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Write short note on :Common cold.

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1. The common cold (nasopharyngitis or rhinopharyngitis) is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system. The causative organisms are rhinoviruses and coronaviruses. 

2. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, runny nose and fever. 

3. There is no known treatment, however, symptoms usually resolve spontaneously in 7 to 10 days. 

4. The best prevention for the common cold is to stay away from infected people and places where infected individuals have been. 

5. Hand washing with plain soap and water is recommended. Also alcoholbased hand sanitizers provide very little protection.



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