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Hi is it common to have a cold few weeks after having one? feel sorethroat fstigue headache cough runny nose

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Yes: a viral infection generally reduces your ability to "fight off" other viruses..thus the "pile on " effect! Suggest you increase your Vitamin C intake..just a thought. Hope it helps! Dr Z

Answered 8/16/2017

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A member asked:

Hi is it common to have a cold few weeks after having one? feel sorethroat fstigue headache cough runny nose

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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