Question 1

what type of pathogen causes the common cold?

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Many viruses: The common cold is caused by a variety of respiratory viruses, including rhinovirus, coronavirus, and adenovirus, just to name a few.

Question 2

what kind of pathogen causes the common cold?

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Viruses: Over 200 strains of viruses cause the common cold.

Question 3

what kind of pathogens cause the common cold?

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A number of viruses: Rhinoviruses are the most common pathogens among them.

Question 4

can common cold cause your breath to smell sweet?

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No: But diabetes can. Check in with your General Physician.

Question 5

does the common cold typically cause diarrhea as a symptom?

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It can: Some people get diarrhea briefly with their upper respiratory illnesses ("colds").

Question 6

can the common cold sometimes cause amenorrhea? can an illness such as a common cold ever cause amenorrhea?

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Not exactly: Some causes of amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) can include severe weight loss and illness, so i suppose it is distantly possible.  That being said, the nature of the common cold is that it should not make one sick enough for long enough to produce amenorrhea. Some women have rather irregular cycles which are exquisitely sensitive to physical or emotional stress and in that case possibly.

Question 7

i'm just curious, what causes you to sneeze during the common cold? i've always wondered this.

Accepted Answer

Irritation: inflammation and dryness of the nasal passages during common cold makes the mucous lining of the nasal cavity more sensitive to the least stimulus hence the sneeze, so well hydration, nasal washes and rest helps reduce the inflammation till the body fends off the virus, hope this helps

Question 8

could the common cold cause flatulence?

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Gas: With a cold, postnasal mucus can drain down our throats, usually while we're sleeping.  Swallowing all that mucus can cause some stomach fullness, gas, abd cramping and sometimes softer/mucus-mixed bowel movements.

Question 9

can a common cold cause myocarditis ?

Accepted Answer

Rarely....: The most common cause of common colds is rhinovirus a virus not know to cause myocarditis. The common viral agents that  can cause myocarditis like Cosackievirus esp. type B, Adenovirus, Influenza are less common causes of common cold. The risk of having a myocarditis after an infection with either of the latter viruses is quite rare. Hit or miss.

Question 10

which types of foods can help me get over the common cold?

Accepted Answer

Wait: The zinc in coldeze may shorten the duration of a cold by a day or so.  Symptomatic treatment will make you feel better.  Throat lozenges for sore throat, pseudephedrine for nasal congestion, Robitussin-DM for cough and tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain and discomfort when needed are what i recommend.  Probiotics foods like yogert and antioxidants foods like tea, berries, dark chocolate can't hurt.

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