Common Cold What is the common cold? A common cold is a contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. The symptom of a common cold are stuffy nose, congestion, runny nose, fever, headache, cough, sore throat or fatigue in the body. A common cold could have one or a few of these symptoms. What are the causes of the common cold? Colds are caused by one of hundreds of common viruses that can easily …showed first 75 words of 674 total…

…showed last 75 words of 674 total…There are six possible ways to catch the common cold, but the are plenty of ways of preventing the common cold. Wash hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose or handling food. Avoid crowded places when possible, especially during the winter. Eating a well-balanced, healthy diet that includes plenty of citrus fruits and other sources of vitamin C. To prevent spreading a cold to others, avoid unnecessary contact during the contagious phase (first 2 to 4 days).