Cold is the most common illness that affects infants and elderly alike. Unlike the contrary belief cold
weather is not the cause of colds. There are 200 types of viruses, which
cause cold. The common cold is usually mild with symptoms of running
nose, sneezing and throat sore. The symptoms may last for one or two
weeks. Cold is common among the children and decline with age. On an
average people may get 2 to 4 colds per year depending on their body
immunity.
Common Causes of Cold
Viruses (esp. rhinoviruses and corona viruses)
·Person to person (through cough, sneezing or hand contact)
·Psychological stress
·Allergic disorders
·Menstrual cycles