HOW THE EXPERTS DODGE A COLD
It’s not called a ‘common’ cold for nothing – most adults catch two or three colds a year and for children, many more. Caused by a virus, it’s not serious, but it can make you feel terrible with aching muscles, shivers, blocked sinuses and a sore throat. The virus spreads easily. When someone sneezes, around 40,000 droplets are expelled from the nose, which can travel up to 30ft. Those then sit on surfaces for up to three hours, ready
