By Elizabeth Landau, CNN You dread this: Runny nose, scratchy throat, maybe a cough. And worse, it’s 80 degrees outside. Most of us know it as the summer cold. But in fact it’s probably not. A true cold is a virus with symptoms that last up to 10 days, with the first two to three days being the most contagious. These viruses exist year-round, but are more common in the colder months. Allergies to tree and grass pollens and outdoor molds can cause cold-like symptoms in the summer. Congestion, itchy eyes, scratchy throat and runny nose are common complaints. “If you tend to get those same symptoms every year around the same time, allergy is the probable cause,” said Dr. Peter Greenspan, pediatrician with MassGeneral Hospital for Children in Boston, Massachusetts. Young children are more susceptible to cold viruses because … Continue reading
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