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Is it possible to catch a cold by breathing in the air that an infected person has exhaled?
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Yes: Inhaling respiratory droplets from an infected person is one of the most common ways to catch a cold. Touching the face after touching a contaminated surface is another common mode of transmission (one of many reasons for hand washing).
Answered 6/25/2020
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Transmission: It is possible to catch a cold from inhaling an infected person's exhalation. Often referred to as airborne transmission. Careful out there!
Answered 9/28/2016
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