Winter brings many delightful things (we’re looking at you, hot cocoa with mini marshmallows). But having a runny nose, sneezing fits, and scratchy throat? Not so delightful. One of the downsides of cooler weather is that you spend more time indoors, where you are exposed to more germs. Many of those germs can cause the group of symptoms we call a cold. Having a cold is definitely no fun. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to treat one. Even better, there are simple steps you can take to avoid catching a cold in the first place. Check out the facts on this common illness—and don’t forget to cover your mouth when you sneeze!
