getting a cold or catching the flu is a common complaint for people every year, in fact, people usually catch between two and five colds each year. no one enjoys the accompanying symptoms the sore throat, ruuny nose, constant sneezing and headaches. unsurprisingly, cold medication has become a big business. people spend billions of dollars to combat this recurring problem. we enter a pharmacy. people estimate that, if you combine consumer purchases and drains on the health care common cold possible? the answer seems to be both yes and no