Young children may have more because their immune systems are not fully developed. There are over 200 cold viruses with 30 percent attacking the nose. These viruses, called rhinoviruses, tend to infect people in late summer and early fall. Other cold viruses are usually contracted in the winter and spring. Taking unnecessary antibiotics may contribute to the development of resistant bacteria.
Rest is an important factor in recovering from a cold.
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