Discuss some statistics of the common cold
Colds are the most common infectious illness of the respiratory tract.
Most adults get 2–4 colds per year; children get about 6–10 colds per year.
About 200 different viruses cause the common cold.
Symptoms include nasal congestion, sore throat, fatigue, headache, and perhaps low-grade fever.
Colds typically last one to two weeks.
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