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Common Cold - Encyclopedia
The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes. Although more than 200 different viruses can cause a cold, 30–50% are caused by a group known as rhinoviruses.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/common_cold.aspx
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Common Cold - NHS Choices
A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It's very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cold-common/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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Common Cold - Mayo Clinic
The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It's usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Many types of viruses can cause a common cold.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/home/ovc-20199807
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Common Cold - MedlinePlus
Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing - everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness. In the course of a year, people in the United States suffer 1 billion colds.
https://medlineplus.gov/commoncold.html
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Common Cold - NIH
NIAID is doing research on the viruses that cause the common cold to find better treatments and possibly a cure.
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/commoncold/Pages/default.aspx
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Difference Between Cold and Flu: Common Cold vs Flu - Healthline
It's not always easy to determine if you have a cold or the flu, but knowing the difference helps treatment work quicker at ending your symptoms.
http://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/cold-or-flu
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Common Cold - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about the common cold.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_cold
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Common Cold - Home
This site provides a comprehensive and referenced source of information on the common cold. The goal is to provide a framework for critical thinking which will allow informed decisions about medical care for the common cold.
http://www.commoncold.org
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Common Cold - MedlinePlus
Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing - everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness. In the course of a year, people in the United States suffer 1 billion colds.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/commoncold.html
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Common Cold: Read About Symptoms and Duration - Medicine Net
Get the facts on common cold symptoms, treatment, its incubation period, how long a cold lasts, how it's transmitted, how to avoid colds, and home remedies for this contagious illness. The common cold is a contagious illness caused by many different viruses.
http://www.medicinenet.com/common_cold/article.htm
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Common Cold Facts: Causes, Viruses, Prevention, Kids and Colds, and More - WebMD
WebMD's guide to the basics of the common cold.
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/understanding-common-cold-basics
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Common Cold - KidsHealth
With kids getting up to eight colds a year, this contagious viral infection is the most common infectious disease in the United States and the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cold.html
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Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others - CDC
Sore throat and runny nose are usually the first signs of a cold, followed by coughing and sneezing. Most people recover in 7-10 days or so. Protect yourself and others by taking simple steps.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/rhinoviruses/
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Cold and Flu - Healthline
The cold and flu are not inevitable parts of the fall and winter seasons. Instead of admitting defeat, run in swinging. Learn everything you need to know about germs, how to ward off illness, and what to do when you fall victim.
http://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu
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Myths About the Common Cold - Health
Should you feed a cold or starve a fever? Check out these common myths about the common cold.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306931,00.html
