Symptoms of a Cold - Continued

What causes a cold?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colds are caused by a variety of viruses; the rhinovirus is the most common. The rhinovirus can also cause asthma attacks and sinus and ear infections.

How are colds spread?

If someone you know has a cold, don’t hug or shake his hand. Colds are spread by:

• Handshakes and hugs
• Touching someone who is infected with a cold
• Sharing saliva (that means kissing or sharing a drink from the same glass)
• Touching a shared surface with a person who has a cold
• Airborne cold or cough droplets from an infected person

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