Common Cold

What is the medical term for the common cold?

• Upper Respiratory Infection

• Lower Respiratory Infection

• Rhinovirus

• Nasal Congestion

Hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the common cold?

• True

• False

Wearing warm clothes, avoiding cool drafts and always having dry hair when outside can help prevent the common cold?

• True

• False

What causes the common cold?

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Weak Immune System

• None of the Above

More then 200 viruses cause colds

• True

• False

Cold viruses can survive on hard surfaces for...

• Minutes

• Hours

• Days

• Weeks

What is NOT a symptom of the common cold?

• Vomiting

• Sore Throat

• Runny Nose

• Low Grade Fever

What can cure the common cold?

• Over the counter cold/cough medicine

• Antibiotics

• None of the above

When should you see a healthcare provider for the common cold?

• You don't need to

• After 5 days of symptoms not improving

• After 10 days of symptoms not improving

• After two weeks of symptoms not improving

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