Common cold Causes

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Causes of COMMON COLD

A virus called Rhinovirus is the most common cause of common cold. It gains an entry into the body via the mouth, eyes or nose. It can also spread through droplets in the air when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks.¹

The risk factors which can increase your chances of getting a cold include:¹

Age: Children under the age of six years are most commonly affected by colds
Weakened immune system:A weakened immune system increases your risk or presence of a chronic illness.
Time of year: Common cold generally occurs during the winters.
Smoking: Smokers are more likely to catch a cold and to have more severe colds.
Exposure: Exposure to an infected individual in crowded places, such as schools.

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