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Fighting Common Infections and Illnesses of winter

During winters there is a spike in various diseases such as colds, bronchitis, flu, gastroenteritis and others.

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Anurag Khare
During winters there is a spike in various diseases such as colds, bronchitis, flu, gastroenteritis and others. This is primarily due to increased proliferation of viruses. The most common infections and diseases of winter are:

Common Cold and Cough - Common cold is a very common viral infection especially in winters. Common cold is a very contagious disease and is characterized by runny nose, fever, dry or wet cough and more. The viruses that cause colds attack the nasal, laryngeal, pharyngeal and bronchial mucosa.

Seasonal Flu - Flu are often confused with cold but unlike a cold that