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Common Cold

What exactly is a cold? Find the answer here. You can discover common signs and symptoms, possible treatments and causes of the cold all in one convenient location.
Save Money When You Are Sick - How Do You Save Money When You Are Sick
It can be tough to save money these days but even more so when you aren't feeling well and everything in the pharmacy costs a lot. Do you have tips on how to save money when you are sick? Share them with other readers and pick up a few tips that you may not already know.
Cold Symptoms - Worst Cold Symptoms
There are many annoying cold symptoms and every cold is different. The common cold is the most common illness in the world, we have all had one at some point in our lives. What do you think is the worst cold symptom? Share your experiences with cold symptoms.
How to Save Money When You are Sick
Everyone would like to save money these days, even when you are sick. But all of those cold and flu medications can be expensive, not to mention visits to the doctor and using up your precious sick days at work. Follow these tips for saving money when you are sick and you might just have a little money left in your bank account when you are well again.
Do You Have a Clean Home?
Do you have a clean home? It may be dirtier than you think. Find out some surprising places you might find germs and get some tips to help you keep a clean home. Keep yourself and your family healthy.
How to Treat a Kids Cold Without Medication
Do you know how to treat a kid's cold? Now that medications for cold and cough have been taken off the market for children under 4, treating your kid's cold may become a little more difficult.

Here, tips on treating your kid's cold without cold medications.

Adenovirus 14
A new mutated form of cold virus has appeared in recent years. It is known as the "killer cold," or adenovirus 14. This killer cold has been so named because it has caused serious illness or death in otherwise healthy young people. Find out what you need to know about adenovirus 14.
What Is the Cold/Flu?
Knowing the difference between the cold and flu can be tricky. The symptoms are similar, but there are some very important differences. Find what makes a cold different from the flu.
The Common Cold
Great basic information on the common cold. You can find different causes, what to expect and what to do about a cold when you get one.
Symptoms of the Cold and Flu
Not sure if you have a cold or the flu? Find out the symptoms of these common illnesses and how to determine whether you have the flu or a common cold.
Signs and Symptoms of the Common Cold
Find out what types of symptoms you may have when you come down with a cold. Are those aches and pains just a cold, or something else?
Cold Fact Sheet from the National Institute of Health
The National Institute of Health provides a fact sheet about the common cold. It provides information about symptoms, symptom control and prevention.
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