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What are the symptoms of common cold?

i) ____________________


ii) ____________________


Common cold is a viral disease. Symptoms of common cold are:

1. Inflammation of upper respiratory (nasal passage) and nasal epithelium.


2. Flow of mucus from the nose.


3. Headache and mild fever are other symptoms.


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