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- What Is a Cold?- A cold begins when a virus attaches to the lining of your nose or throat. 
- What's Causing My Cold?- Cold viruses have a lot in common, but each type has its own style, too. 
- Is It a Common Cold or Allergies?- It's a question that puzzles lots of folks when symptoms hit: Is all that coughing and sneezing from a cold or hay fever? 
- What Puts You at Risk for the Common Cold?
2 of 2 / Flu (Influenza)
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- Do You Have a Cold or Flu?- Do you feel under the weather and wonder if you're sick with the flu or a cold? 
- Flu Test: How to Find the Virus- A doctor can usually tell if you have the flu based on your symptoms, especially if it’s during peak season. 
- Bird Flu (H5N1)- Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection spread from bird to bird. The most common kind is the H5N1 strain. 
- Swine Flu (H1N1)- While swine flu isn't as scary as it seemed a few years ago, it's still important to protect yourself from getting it. 
Suggested Reads about Cold and Flu
- 4 Ways You’re Making Your Cold Worse- If you can't seem to shake a lingering cold, these habits may be to blame. 
- Antibacterial Soap- Your antibacterial soap may be harming you more than helping you. 
- Should You Exercise With a Cold?- Which symptoms should you not be afraid to sweat with? And which ones mean you should skip your workout? 
- Video on Influenza: Truth About The Flu- You may think you know everything there is to know about the flu, but make sure you’re on top of your game when it comes to this respiratory illness. 
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