A member asked:

Was sittin in a room for 6hrs.fairly big room & a man about 5/6ft away had an awful cough & coughin facin other direction.can i catch a cold?pregnant!

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Cough and cold: Greetings. Unfortunately, you are at risk to be exposed to a cold or flu virus from the cough you described In your situation. Since it was a la get room and the man was coughing in a different direction, the odds are lower but still present. After any concerning exposure, drink water and rinse your nose with a saline irrigation. This will help wash away virus molecules before infection sets in.

Answered 6/7/2015

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