Common Cold & Cough
The common cold and cough are two of the most common illnesses affecting people around the world.
The common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, and sinuses. Symptoms of the common cold include runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, fatigue, and body aches.
Coughing is a reflex that helps to clear the airways of mucus and other irritants. A cough can be a symptom of the common cold, as well as other conditions, such as the flu, pneumonia, or bronchitis.
The common cold and cough are usually caused by different types of viruses, but they can also be caused by bacteria. They are easily spread from person to person through the air when someone coughs or sneezes, or by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your face.
