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Which is the primary mechanism of transmission for the common cold?
Which is the primary mechanism of transmission for the common cold?
- Sharing utensils and food with infected individuals
- Inhaling airborne viral particles
- Coughing and sneezing infected mucus particles
- Direct contact transmission through hands touching the nose (correct)
What age group requires referral when experiencing a cold?
What age group requires referral when experiencing a cold?
- Very young patients and very old patients (correct)
- Young adults
- Teenagers
- Middle-aged adults
How long do the symptoms of the common cold usually last?
How long do the symptoms of the common cold usually last?
- 7-14 days (correct)
- 3-5 days
- More than 14 days
- 1-3 days
What may abrupt onset of symptoms indicate in a patient?
What may abrupt onset of symptoms indicate in a patient?
What is the primary reason many people buy over the counter (OTC) medicines for the common cold?
What is the primary reason many people buy over the counter (OTC) medicines for the common cold?