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By Anna Lytton
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Symptoms The symptoms usually develop between 12 hours and 3 days of infection. Symptoms usually intensify over 24-28 hours. Symptoms may include: Frequent sneezing Runny nose Mild fever and headache Sore throat and sometimes a cough
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Causes There are at least 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. They are easily transmitted through coughs or sneezes from infected people, or hand-to-hand contact. The common cold can occur at any time of the year, but is most common during winter or fall. It is most common in children.
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Diagnosing There are no tests to diagnose the common cold. It is diagnosed based on symptoms. They test you for similar viruses like: Influenza, strep throat, sinus infection, bronchitis and ear infections. If you have none of these illnesses, you most likely have a cold.
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Treatments There is no cure for the common cold. Over the counter drugs can help relieve symptoms. Its also important to drink lots of cold liquids to bring down a fever. Large quantities of vitamin C can help to prevent infection and treat the common cold.
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Treatment Results A cold usually goes away in 2 to 3 weeks. Treatment or drugs usually results in a decrease of symptoms. There are no drugs currently available to combat the common cold because there are so many different forms of the viruses.
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Citations "Common cold." Complete Home Medical Guide. 2004. eLibrary Science. Web. 06 Jan 2012 "Common cold." Children's Health. 1999. eLibrary Science. Web. 06 Jan 2012. "Common cold." Magill's Medical Guide, 4th Rev. ed.. 2008. eLibrary Science. Web. 10 Jan 2012.
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