A viral upper respiratory illness is contagious during the first few days. It is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. It is not treated with antibiotics.
The common cold leads to more healthcare provider visits and absences from school and work than any other illness each year. It is caused by a virus and is easily spread to others.
Viral Respiratory Illness in Adults (Common Colds)
This video will teach viewers how the common cold is transmitted and how to treat its symptoms with over-the-counter medications and home-care strategies.
