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Can a cold "settle" in your mid/lower back?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Not literally: If a cold progresses to pneumonia in your lower lung lobes, you may experience " back pain". Check with your doctor.

Dr Sigari agreed

Answered 2/18/2020

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