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How Long Does A Cold Really Last?
Reader's Digest India
|March 2020
Blow your nose and read on for the answers
Common colds are the main reason your kids miss school and you miss work. But what exactly is a cold? The common cold is a result of a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It’s usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Typical symptoms of this condition include a sore throat, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, headaches and body ache.
How do colds spread?
This story is from the March 2020 edition of Reader's Digest India.
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