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The common cold is a "catarrhal disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral, a mixed infection, or an allergic reaction. It is marked by acute coryza, slight rise in [[fever|temperature]], chilly sensations, and general indisposition."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | The common cold is a "catarrhal<ref>Inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus.</ref> disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral, a mixed infection, or an allergic reaction. It is marked by acute coryza,<ref> inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge).</ref> slight rise in [[fever|temperature]], chilly sensations, and general indisposition."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:08, 3 February 2008
The common cold is a "catarrhal[1] disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral, a mixed infection, or an allergic reaction. It is marked by acute coryza,[2] slight rise in temperature, chilly sensations, and general indisposition."[3]
References
- ↑ Inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus.
- ↑ inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge).
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Common cold (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.