The 2013 analysis reported that based on 31 study comparisons with 9745 common cold episodes, regular supplementation had a modest but consistent effect in reducing the duration of common cold ...

A common cold causes mild symptoms like coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, and a sore throat. This type of upper respiratory tract infection can be caused by one of more than 200 viruses.

Vitamin C levels may decrease during common cold episodes, suggesting that your body uses vitamin C during common cold infections. Furthermore, in clinical study, giving vitamin C during a common ...

Two groups of researchers announced "a major step toward a way to prevent and possibly treat the common cold," says the Los Angeles Times. By identifying the "mechanism by which some cold viruses ...

The common cold can be caused by several different types of viruses and can cause a runny nose, congestion, cough, sneezing, sore throat, headaches, body aches or low fever for less than a week.

The most common symptoms include: Common cold or flu-like symptoms (cough, runny nose or nasal congestion, fever and/or chills) Asthma flare-ups Sore throat Wheezing Dyspnoea (shortness of breath ...