Cold Articles A-Z
This page contains links to eMedTV Cold Articles containing information on subjects from
Common Cold Contagious Period to Common Cold Myths. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the
top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are
available with a short description further down the page.
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Common Cold Contagious Period
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Common Cold Info
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Common Cold Information
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Common Cold Medicine
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Common Cold Myths
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Common Cold Contagious Period
The common cold contagious period may begin two to three days before symptoms appear and lasts about two weeks. As explained in this eMedTV article, the peak of the common cold contagious period usually occurs between day 2 and day 4 of the cold.
Common Cold Info
Common Cold Information
Common Cold Medicine
Types of common cold medicine include nasal decongestants, antitussives, and antihistamines. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at these and other types of common cold medicine, and explains how they help treat cold symptoms.
Common Cold Myths
Common cold myths claim that everything from vitamin C to the weather is a cause or cure for the cold. This eMedTV article debunks some of the more common cold myths, such as the idea that exposure to cold weather can cause a cold.
