| It is a viral infection which can be termed | | | | have crossed the 60 limit suffer less from |
| as one of the most irritating problem endured | | | | this disease. |
| by anyone. Even though it is not life | | | | |
| threatening it can make your life hell with | | | | Some of the common signs and symptoms of |
| the runny nose, severe headache, sneezing, | | | | having cold is a runny and a very stuff nose, |
| sore throat and dry cough. It is a viral | | | | itchy or sore throat, cough, congestion, body |
| infection which can be caused by more than | | | | ache, tiredness, fatigue, constant sneezing, |
| 200 viruses. To top it all it is a very | | | | watery eyes and fever. There is a constant |
| contagious disease. | | | | heaviness in your chest due to the |
| | | | congestion. |
| It can last for a week or two and sometimes | | | | |
| due to the constant triggering agents it can | | | | Even though we tend to think that weather |
| continue for a longer time. It is one of the | | | | plays a role in making people suffer this |
| most common reasons for children to skip | | | | disease. But it hasn't be confirmed. As it is |
| their school. Children are one of the | | | | very contagious it can easily spread through |
| commonest victims of cold as they are in | | | | sneezing, coughing, hand-to-hand contact, |
| constant touch with other kids who are | | | | sharing clothes, utensils, towels and many |
| suffering with this condition. It is known | | | | other things. And if you happen to touch your |
| that adults between the age group of 20 to 30 | | | | eyes, nose or mouth after a contact with |
| have at least 2 to 4 colds a year and women | | | | patient then you are bound to catch cold. |
| are more prone to it. Older generation who | | | | |