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  1. In Pursuit of the Common Cold by Sir Christopher Howard Andrewes, 1973-09
  2. Understanding the Common Cold Anatomical Chart by Anatomical Chart Company, 2000-01-28
  3. Eighteen Natural Ways to Beat the Common Cold (A Keats original health book) by Norman D. Ford, 1987-08
  4. The common cold (The Encyclopedia of health) by Mary Kittredge, 1989
  5. Beat the blues: Help in combating "the common cold of emotional dis-ease" by John Allan Lavender, 1982
  6. The Cold War.(herbal remedies for the common cold)(Abstract): An article from: E by Becky Gillette, 1999-01-01
  7. Ventilation, weather and the common cold; a study of the prevalence of respiratory affections amoung school children and their association with school ventilation and the seasonal changes in weather by George Truman Palmer, 2010-09-10
  8. Common Cold and Flu (Diseases and People) by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, et all 1994-03
  9. COMMON COLD SENSEP (A Fireside book) by Dale alexander, 1981-09-18
  10. Common Colds. Causes and Preventive Measures. by Leonard and Mark Clement Hill, 1929
  11. The Common Cold and Influenza (Understanding Disease Ser.) by Nancy Stedman, 1986-01-01
  12. The Common Cold and the Flu (A Venture Book) by Nathan Aaseng, 1992-08
  13. Classical Chinese Herbal Recipes for Healing Flu, Common Cold, and Infectious Diseases (Journal of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture)
  14. Warm Hearts and Cold Noses: A Common Sense Guide to Understanding the Family Dog by Ernie Smith, 1987-06

41. CSHC - The Common Cold
CSHC logo, The common cold. Cowell Home. Health Education Program.Health Topics Index. The common cold. What it common cold vs. The Flu
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The common cold is an acute upper respiratory tract inflammation that is caused by viruses. A very large number of viruses can produce the symptoms we call a cold. Most cold viruses are rhinoviruses that can be found on various surfaces or in the air. Therefore, they can be transmitted via a cough, sneeze, or most commonly through contact with a surface exposed to the virus that produces cold symptoms. One is not protected against another virus or against the same virus in altered form a few weeks later. Symptoms
Symptoms of a cold usually develop 1-3 days after the virus invades the body. Common symptoms include congestion in the nose, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, hoarseness, a dry cough, a burning sensation in the ear passages and often a sense of feverishness, aching and being run down. Secondary infections are usually indicated by pain, fever, excessive coughing or unduly prolonged symptoms. Treatment
The old sayings such as "feed a cold, starve a fever" are not true. When you catch a cold, you cannot sweat it out, drown it, starve it, or take medication to get rid of it.

42. The Common Cold
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In the course of a year, individuals in the United States suffer 1 billion colds, according to some estimates. Colds are most prevalent among children, and seem to be related to youngsters' relative lack of resistance to infection and to contacts with other children in day-care centers and schools. Children have about six to ten colds a year. In families with children in school, the number of colds per child can be as high as 12 a year. Adults average about two to four colds a year, although the range varies widely. Women, especially those aged 20 to 30 years, have more colds than men, possibly because of their closer contact with children. On average, individuals older than 60 have fewer than one cold a year.

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    Patient information about the common cold from The Ashe Center.
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    45. Common Cold
    Survival Guide for the common cold. Try overthe-counter medications like ibuprofenfor fever and symptom-specific drugs for coughs or stuffy noses.
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    46. Common Cold
    A free monograph on the common cold for patient counseling.
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    COMMON COLD Free counseling monographs by: RXinsider.com
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    ©2001 by RXinsider inc. more monographs What is a COLD ?
    - The common cold is a viral infection caused by any one of over 200 viruses.
    - Colds occur throughout the year but are most common in late winter and fall.
    - The average child has about six colds per year. Symptoms of a COLD:
    - Runny nose
    - Red eyes
    - Sneezing
    - Sore throat
    - Dry cough - Headache - General body aches - Possible low-grade fever - Tired or "run-down" feeling Prevention of a COLD - A good diet, adequate sleep and exercise helps keep the immune system strong. - Hands should be washed well and frequently to reduce the possibility of spreading the virus. - Hands should be kept away from the nose, eyes, and mouth and the mouth should be covered when coughing or sneezing. - Close contact with people who have a cold should be avoided. - Smokers should stop smoking.

    47. Respiratory Tract Diseases
    Information about respiratory diseases from the Karolinska Insitutet in Sweden.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Respiratory Conditions...... common cold What Is a Cold? MayoClinic (US); The common cold PJCasano - Jackson, MS (US); common cold Buttaravoli Stair - (US);
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    48. ScienceNet - The World Of Infectious Diseases - The Common Cold
    The common cold. The first agent we meet on our tour of the world of infectious diseaseis one that most of us know well the common cold virus or rhinovirus.
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    The World of Infectious Diseases
    The Common Cold The first agent we meet on our tour of the world of infectious disease is one that most of us know well - the common cold virus or rhinovirus. Like other viruses, the rhinovirus is incredibly small - just one ten-thousandth of a millimetre across. It has a symmetrical football-like shape with spikes projecting form the corners. These spikes enable it to enter human cells and multiply by hijacking the cellular machinery. The cold virus is carried in tiny droplets of moisture which are launched into the air when we breathe, cough and sneeze. This explains why colds happen more often in winter - people tend to crowd together indoors ! The symptoms of rhinovirus infection include a running nose, sore throat and coughing. normally the virus cannot spread beyond the cool upper airways but if it does then complications like pneumonia and bronchitis can occur. There are no drugs which can shorten the course of a viral cold - so doctors concentrate on relieving the symptoms. For decades scientists hunted for a cold vaccine, but recently they found that the rhinovirus outwits the body's immune system by changing its surface - like wearing a disguise - so there's a long way to go.

    49. HON - News : Separating The Common Cold From An Allergy
    Other news for common cold Hypersensitivity. Separating the common cold Froman Allergy A fever signals a cold, while allergies can linger, expert says.
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    A fever signals a cold, while allergies can linger, expert says SUNDAY, March 2 (HealthScoutNews) You're sneezing, your nose is running and your eyes are itchy. You know you feel lousy, but do you know why? It can be mighty hard to distinguish between a cold and allergies, but there are subtle differences. Colds are usually accompanied by a low-grade fever, says Dr. Sandra Kemmerly, medical director of infection control and hospital epidemiology at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans. Upper respiratory tract allergies can cause runny eyes as well as an itchy, runny or stuffy nose, but generally not a fever. "The difference is a cold will put people to bed because they're running a fever, and they feel crummy all over. Allergies cause a kind of chronic uncomfortableness," Kemmerly says. A cold will also get better and go away, sometimes in as little as three to five days, while allergies linger until the person is no longer exposed to the allergen, be it mold, mildew or plants.

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    HONselectcommon cold, Antibiotic Overuse Varies with State, Specialty (02/11/2003,Reuters Health) Parents' False Beliefs Bring Kids to ER for Colds (02/03/2003
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    51. The Common Cold
    science and technologyHealth The common cold. The causes viruses. More than200 different viruses are known to cause the symptoms of the common cold.
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    Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health. The problem. The causes: viruses. More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the symptoms of the common cold. Rhinoviruses (from the Greek rhin, meaning nose) cause an estimated 30% to 35% of all adult colds, and are most active in early fall, spring, and summer. Coronaviruses are believed to cause a large percentage of all adult colds. They induce colds primarily in the winter and early spring. Of the more than 30 isolated strains, three or four infect humans. Does cold weather cause a cold? Although many people are convinced that a cold results from exposure to cold weather, or from getting chilled or overheated, these conditions in fact have little or no effect on the development or severity of a cold.

    52. The Common Cold: A Guide To Self-Management
    THE common cold A Guide to SelfManagement SYMPTOMS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SELF-MANAGEMENT. Histamine is not a cause of symptoms of the common cold.
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    SYMPTOMS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF... SELF-MANAGEMENT Nasal Congestion and/or Nasal Discharge
    • color of nasal discharge changes from clear to white/yellow/green thick, persistent nasal discharge headache that does not go away nasal/oral decongestant to shrink nasal passages use nasal decongestant for 3 days or less to prevent rebound congestion humidify the air you breathe don't smoke/avoid passive smoke drink plenty of fluids drink hot liquids/eat hot soup to loosen nasal congestion
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    • cough which lasts longer than 1 week cough accompanied by shortness of breath, wheezing, production of green/yellow mucus, or chest pain expectorants to thin and loosen mucus (wet cough) cough suppressants for a dry, hacking cough drink plenty of fluids to loosen mucus suck on hard candy to quiet cough humidify the air you breathe
    Sore Throat
    • rapid onset of throat pain (overnight, for example)

    53. Wine Spectator Online | Daily Wine News | Wine Drinkers Less Likely To Catch Com
    Wine Drinkers Less Likely to Catch common cold, Research Finds. During the courseof the study, the researchers diagnosed 1,353 cases of the common cold.
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    Daily Wine News > Current Headlines Wine Drinkers Less Likely to Catch Common Cold, Research Finds Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 By Jacob Gaffney Taking a bottle of red wine out of the cellar and putting it in the medicine cabinet may not be a bad idea come cold-and-flu season. A recent study conducted by a team of Spanish researchers found that wine drinkers are less likely to catch the common cold than teetotalers, beer drinkers and spirits drinkers. "We found that drinking 14 glasses of wine per week, two a day, is a strong preventative against colds," said lead researcher Dr. Bahi Takkouche, professor of epidemiology at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. "This effect is even stronger with red wine," he added. However, the benefits were not seen with other alcoholic beverages. The study, called "The Intake of Wine, Beer and Spirits and the Risk of the Common Cold," was published in the May 1 edition of the American Journal of Epidemiology.

    54. Automated Vulnerability Remediation - The Cure For Security's Common Cold
    White Paper Automated Vulnerability Remediation The Cure for Security'scommon cold. December, 2002. IT security practitioners
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    IT security practitioners have long recognized the need for ongoing assessments and reviews of systems and network devices, as an integral part of protecting the enterprise against newly discovered security vulnerabilities. In order to provide effective insulation against vulnerabilities, all but the smallest enterprises must begin applying automation to the various processes associated with identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities. Automated vulnerability remediation is a new class of solution that provides the desired automation and implements the necessary insulation. These solutions replace the software distribution tools that have been co-opted for automating the installation of security patches, and they complement the products that security professionals currently rely upon for identifying vulnerabilities. This Executive White Paper provides insight into the evolution of automated vulnerability remediation, an overview of the types of solutions available, examples of suppliers, and criteria that IT buyers can use when evaluating solutions.

    55. OSH Answers: Common Cold
    What is the common cold? What are the symptoms of common cold? Can someonebe infected with a cold virus and not show symptoms? common cold.
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    The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract - the nose, nasal passages and the throat. There are more than 200 viruses that can cause colds. The primary family of viruses that cause common colds in adults are the rhinoviruses. There are more than one hundred kinds of rhinoviruses. These are also called "nose viruses", based on a Greek word "rhino" meaning nose. What are the symptoms of common cold?

    56. Guardian Unlimited | Today's Issues | The Common Cold
    The common cold You don't have a cold? Well you soon will. Our guideto first place? Cardiff's common cold Centre has all the answers. 8
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    1. No, you haven't been imagining that absolutely everyone in the train on your commute to work is coughing and sneezing all over you. Over 9m people in Britain have a cold at the moment - so if you haven't yet had a dose this winter, the chances are that you won't stay germ-free for long. 2. But look on the bright side - with this overwhelming statistical evidence you can shop your colleague

    57. Can Zinc Cure The Common Cold?
    Volume 9 Number 4 1997. Can Zinc Cure the common cold? by Kathleen Meister Thecommon cold is the commonest cause of visits to physicians.
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    by Kathleen Meister Both of these studies appear sound: In both, the number of subjects was substantial (100 in Cleveland, 73 at Dartmouth). And both studies were double-blind; i.e., during the experiment, neither the subjects nor the health professionals who evaluated their symptoms knew who was receiving the zinc gluconate. Nevertheless, questions concerning the effectiveness and safety of using zinc gluconate to treat a cold remain to be settled.
    • Although the two most recent trials suggested that zinc lozenges were significantly more ef-fective against the common cold than were their placebo counterparts, four of the six prior zinc-lozenge trials had not. Proponents of the treatment contend that differences in the for- mulation of the lozenges accounted for the differences in results. But there is no clear evidence of this.
    • The question of by what means zinc might affect the course of a cold has not been resolved. Hypotheses that zinc inhibits the replication of cold viruses, prevents their entry into cells, and fights colds by correcting subclinical zinc deficiencies have not been substantiated.
    • The company that manufactured the lozenges used in the Cleveland Clinic and Dartmouth studies markets its zinc-lozenge products with claims that do not inspire trust. The Quigley Corporation describes them as "clinically proven" and "Homeo-pathic." Homeopathy (see

    58. Ask NOAH About: The Common Cold
    Ask NOAH About The common cold. What is the common cold? Care and Treatment. RespiratoryDiseases Main Page. What is the common cold? The Basics Ahhchooo!
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    59. Hardin MD : Common Cold
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    60. NeLH Medicine In The News Project; The Herbal 'cure' That Could Make Your Cold L
    Evaluation of the evidence base for treatment of the common cold withunrefined Echinacea. Where does the evidence come from? The
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    The news that Echinacea may not be effective in treating the common cold was reported in the Daily Mail on 18 December 2002 (1). The newspaper over emphasised the significance of the findings of a well conducted randomised controlled trial.
    • The Daily Mail (1) reported that Echinacea, an herbal remedy, thought to help ward off the symptoms of the common cold, had not been shown to shorten the duration or the severity of symptoms. Indeed, it stated that people who took the Echinacea felt ill for longer.
    • A paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (2) reported on the findings of a recent, well conducted randomised controlled, community based trial that included 148 students with cold symptoms. Half received dried, whole plant, unrefined Echinacea and the rest were given placebo (dummy) pills. The trial found that compared with the placebo, unrefined Echinacea provided no detectable benefit or harm in the college students who had the common cold.
    • The newspaper article over emphasised the findings reported in the research paper. It suggested that people who took the Echinacea felt ill for slightly longer (1/2 a day), but this small difference could be due to chance. The trial only reports the use of one form of Echinacea preparation in healthy students. Therefore, the findings cannot be generalised to the wider population (especially the elderly) or to different preparations of Echinacea.

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