Common colds: Symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment

Most colds result from coronaviruses or rhinoviruses. The coronavirus that causes a cold is different from SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. COVID-19 and a cold are different diseases.

Many types of virus can cause a cold, and the human body can never build up resistance to them all. This is why colds are so common and often return.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults on average get 2–3 colds per yearTrusted Source, and children may have more. They usually last around 7–10 days.

Original Article Source Credits:   MedicalNewsToday , https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/

Article Written By:   Michael Paddock 

Original Article Posted on:  December 4, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166606