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cold, commonMinor disease of the upper respiratory tract, caused by a variety of viruses. Symptoms are headache, chill, nasal discharge, sore throat, and occasionally cough. Research indicates that the virulence of a cold depends on psychological factors and either a reduction or an increase of social or work activity, as a result of stress, in the previous six months. There is little immediate hope of an effective cure since the viruses transform themselves so rapidly. |
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The most important prevention for a common cold is hand hygiene. Government researchers had asked for volunteers to help find a cure for the common cold. The Welsh capital is home to the Common Cold Center, which researches and tests cold and flu treatments for companies like Procter & Gamble and Pfizer. |
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