The Common Cold

The common cold is an illness that affects countless people every year. It can be caused by a number of different viruses, in fact, there are over 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Adults get a version of the common cold around two to four times a year, while children can get a version of the common cold up to six to 10 times per year.   Because it can be caused by so many different virus strains... Read more >

Avoiding Colds

The best way to fight a cold is to avoid getting one in the first place! However, due to the fact that the common cold is the number one infectious disease in the United States, keeping yourself cold-free is no easy task, especially if you have children. Understanding the Common Cold In order to avoid the common cold, it is necessary to first understand how it is spread. The majority of colds are caused by... Read more >

Cold Remedies That Work

If you've ever had a cold, you've likely had a number of people provide you with countless cold remedies. Some swear that the only way to cure a cold is to avoid food. Others believe eating bowls of piping hot chicken soup provides your body with the fuel it needs to fight a cold. With so many different cold remedies practiced by so many people, how do you know which one is right for you and how do you know which... Read more >

Some That Don't Work

While 20 to 30 percent of colds have unknown causes, the majority of colds most patients suffer from are caused by different types of viruses. Actually, about 200 different viruses, including the influenza virus and the rhinovirus, can cause people to develop colds.   As a result, typical cold treatments focus on reducing the symptoms and duration of the cold, rather than curing colds altogether (Keep in... Read more >

Remedies That May Work

The common cold is a constantly changing viral disease that affects millions of people each year. Because colds are caused by viruses, no cure currently exists for them (Taking antibiotics is only effective in curing diseases caused by bacteria and fungi).   Instead, treatment for colds revolves around minimizing the symptoms, including: coughing fatigue runny nose sniffling sneezing. Keep in... Read more >

Old Remedies

A number of people swear by old remedies for curing the common cold. While some write off old remedies as old wives’ tales, many old remedies are actually quite effective at curing colds and reducing cold symptoms.   However, other old remedies may not be effective at reducing symptoms or helping people recover from colds. In some cases, certain remedies may be more helpful for some people than others... Read more >

Other Cold Remedies

At least one-third of the population of the United States uses alternative remedies for cold relief or pain relief every now and then. Research has shown that a number of alternative cold remedies and alternative pain relievers are very effective at preventing colds and also at shortening the duration of colds and certain cold symptoms.   Alternative cold remedies include certain vitamins, supplements... Read more >