Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose — everyone knows the first signs of a cold. Learn more from WebMD about who, when, and why colds are so common.

The most common cold viruses survive better outside the body. Also, cold weather may make the lining of your nose drier and more vulnerable to an infection by a virus.

What is the common cold and why is there no cure for it? There are over 200 types of common cold viruses. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.

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