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Symptoms
The three most frequent symptoms of a cold are: Runny nose; Nasal congestion; Sneezing. Adults and older children wit...
Causes
We call it the "common cold" for good reason. There are over one billion colds in the United States each year. You an...
Tests
Colds are diagnosed by observing a child's symptoms. There are no laboratory tests as of 2004 for detecting the cold ...
Treatments
Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. Over-the-counter cold remedies may help ease your symptoms. These won't ...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative practitioners emphasize that people get colds because their immune systems are weak. They point out that ...
Complications
Bronchitis; Pneumonia; Ear infection; Sinusitis; Worsening of asthma.
Prevention
It might seem overwhelming to try to prevent colds, but you can do it. Children average three to eight colds per year...
Doctor Specialties
Try home care measures first. Call your health care provider if: The symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 to 10 ...
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