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What is the Common Cold’s Contagious Period?
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| One of the most common cold myths revolves around the length of the common cold contagious period. Many people are unsure of the exact amount of time one is still contagious when they are inflicted with the common cold and there are a multitude of answers out there for the issue. Some people say a few weeks; some say a day or two, just adding to the already confusing common cold myths out there. Well this myth is about to be put to rest! (more...) | |
 Other Viruses 16 Feb 2010 | Comments (0) |
Are there any ways to prevent contracting the common cold?
Prevention of the common cold is a concern for everyone. There are certainly steps one can take to prevent common cold contraction. One of the common cold facts is that it is not contracted from just one virus; many viruses are responsible for the symptoms associated with the cold.
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| Respiratory Problems17 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
I’m suffering from the common cold. What are the most effective remedies?
There are many common cold remedies used to help alleviate the symptoms associated with the common cold. However, along with these there are many common cold myths that state certain things work more than others.
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| Flu16 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
I’ve heard that you can get a common cold after being rained on. Is this a fact?
There are many common cold myths around the common cold. It is important to differentiate the common cold facts from the myths. One of the most popular is that being in the rain for an extended period of time will cause you to get a cold. Being in the rain will not cause anyone to get the common cold. The common cold is caused by a virus and the rain is just water, it does not contain the virus necessary to contract the common cold. However, being in the rain for extended periods of time, especially if the conditions are muddy and cold may lower your resistance to contracting the common cold and as a result you may have a weakened immune system.
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| Immune System Health14 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
Is it possible to effectively cure the common cold using home remedies?
One of the most popular common cold myths is that it is possible to cure the common cold using home remedies. Home remedies in many cases do not effectively cure the common cold. However, they are effective at minimizing the symptoms of the common cold and should not be avoided.
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| Flu14 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
