Cold
By - Mattie Shaw
How do you get the disease?
You can get the disease from another person who has the virus or if you touch a surface with germs on it. For example, say a kid comes up, coughs on their hand and then you shake his/her hand. There is a big probability that you will get the virus.
Symptoms -
- You could get a scratchy or sore throat.
- Whenever you have the virus you get a stuffy nose and your nose gets stopped up with mucus.
- You also start to sneeze a lot when the virus has entered your system.
There are no long term effects for the cold. ==========================================
How would you treat the Cold?
Water & Rest
To feel better you should get lots of rest and drink a lot of water too.
Counter-top-medicines
Other medicines will also help ease the symptoms but you cold will not go away faster.
Go to the doctor
If the virus gets worse or last long it would be best to go see a doctor.