You eyes water. You are coughing. Your nose is running, and you feel terrible all over. Chances are you have a common cold; it is the most common illness on Earth. Although it is usually not serious, colds are a big problem for many people. The symptoms can last from one to two weeks, and it is the leading cause of doctors' visits and missed days from school and work.
Some people are confused about how we catch colds. It is not true that you can get a cold from cold weather. There is also no way to get a from too little or too much exercise or a bad diet. Most colds occur during the fall and winter. The reason most colds occur at this time is not because the weather is colder, but because people spend more time in their homes. That means more people are closer to each other. The common cold is spread mostly from hand-to-hand touching or when a person with a cold blows his or her nose and then touches someone else. This person-to-person touching spreads colds.
You can also get sick by touching anything a person who is already sick has touched, such as a telephone or door. When people sneeze and cough, it is not easy to catch that person's. The virus does not live very long in the air. It must live on something like pens, books, or a door Another reason that winter is the season for colds is because there is less water in the air, and that help cold viruses live longer. Also, because there is less water in the air, the inside of the nose is drier, which is helpful for the virus.
So, what can you do to feel better when you have a cold? First, rest. Your body needs lots of rest to help it fight cold viruses and get better . You need to drink lots of water. That is what really helps the body get rid of the virus. Your runny nose is another way your body is trying to get rid of the virus. Make sure you take care of the outside of your nose, or it will get red and sore. Finally, you can take something for your headache or other symptoms. in a few days, you will be better and ready to get moving again.