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The common cold is a common nuisance. All that sniffling, sneezing, and aching can leave you feeling miserable for days.

It’s no surprise that colds are one of the most frequent reasons for missed work and school, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The common cold is a viral infection which affects the upper respiratory tract (the nose, sinuses, throat). Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, headaches and body aches, and people usually recover within seven to 10 days.

More than 200 viruses can can cause a cold, but rhinovirus is the most