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The cold, hard facts.


We get more colds in winter than summer--not because it's colder or wetter, but because we spend more time indoors where viruses are easier to swap. Classroom-cloistered children prove to be expert carriers of the malady malady /mal·a·dy/ (-ah-de) disease.

mal·a·dy
n.
A disease, disorder, or ailment.



malady

a disease or illness.
.

Cold sufferers are infectious a day or two before they experience symptoms. Sinus congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load.

congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity.
 and colored nasal discharge are common signs of a cold, not necessarily the result of a bacterial infection, so antibiotics aren't needed.

Colds can last up to 14 days, and coughs can linger longer Linger longer is a card game related to Go boom. The aim of the game is to keep your cards for as long as possible. When you run out of cards you are eliminated from the game. .

The best preventive action? Wash your hands often, and keep your immune system immune system

Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders.
 strong by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.

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Title Annotation:Life Lines
Publication:Vibrant Life
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jan 1, 2005
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