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COPING WITH COLDS Despite being a minor illness, a cold can make you feel miserable. Here's some information about it. 0) _____ A cold is in fact an infection which can affect the nose, throat, or sinuses. 1) _____ The cold virus. When it gets through the nose and throat, the body answers with an immune system reaction. Dry air, lack of sleep, stress, or not eating properly can increase one's chances of getting the cold virus. 2) _____ What people first notice is usually a runny nose or sneezing. You also might feel very tired and have a sore throat, cough, headache, temperature, or muscle aches. 3) _____ Well, viruses can stay alive in the air or on surfaces for hours. So, sick people can easily spread the cold to others if they don't wash their hands after coughing or sneezing. 4) _____ Although some people may be sick for as long as two weeks, most colds clear up within a week. 5) _____ Getting plenty of rest and drinking warm liquids like tea or chicken soup can make you feel less miserable. 6) _____ People who catch colds usually don't need medical attention. But talk to your GP if your symptoms get worse after 3 days instead of getting better.