a collection of familiar symptoms signaling an infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose, throat, and sinuses
a milder illness than influenza
an acute illness, as is a heart attack, because these conditions are short-lived and do not necessarily require continued care
an acute upper respiratory tract inflammation caused by a virus infection located in the nose
a two step process (see How Cold Virus Infection Occurs and What Causes Cold Symptoms )
An infection caused by a virus, which results in an inflamed lining of the nose and throat; characterized by a stuffy and runny nose and, sometimes, a sore throat.
The common cold is a respiratory infection which is very contagious usually caused by a virus. It is characterized by a slight fever, streaming nasal passage, sore throat and aching joints.
An acute viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that affects the nose, throat, sinuses, larynx, and sometimes the lungs.
a mild viral infection that causes inflammation of the airways Humans as organisms
Acute viral nasopharyngitis, often known as the common cold, is a mild viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system (nose and throat).http://www.commoncold.org/undrstn2.htm What a common cold is. Symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, nasal congestion; scratchy, sore, or phlegmy throat; coughing; headache; and tiredness. Those affected may also feel achy.
