With winter right around the corner, the cold virus is not far behind it. Let’s take a quick look at what the common cold actually is, as well as how it can be caught. Finally, we’ll look at five of the top common cold remedies.

What is the Common Cold?

A viral infection that occurs in your upper respiratory tract, there are over 100 viruses that can cause the common cold, though the rhinovirus is the most frequent culprit. In the United States, adults typically catch two to three colds a year, while children catch even more colds [1]. Although colds can occur any time of the year, people are more likely to catch them in the winter and spring.
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