Common cold is the most common viral infection in the world. Most adults have at least two to four colds each year, while children could have up to six to ten colds per year. It is usually harmless and the majority of people recover from it in about a week without medical help. However, it [...]

Common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection which can be caused by over 200 viruses. Thus the symptoms of common cold might greatly vary from person to person depending on type of virus which has caused the infection. Symptoms of common cold commonly appear about one day after the infection. Every one in four [...]

Common cold is usually harmless and besides being highly unpleasant it does not represent any health risks. The symptoms of common cold usually improve in about 3 days in most people and resolve in about a week without medical help. However, sometimes can occur complications which require medical treatment. Acute ear infection (otitis media) or [...]