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Can you let me know how many years do you think it will be before we cure the common cold?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The common cold: Don't know if it will happen. Why? Because there are over 100 viruses that cause common colds.

Dr Bach agreed

Answered 6/27/2013

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