Rhinoviruses are responsible for about half of all common colds in children and adults.

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The SARS virus is most probably a coronavirus, the type of virus responsible for up to 30% of common colds.

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NCoV, like some common colds, is also caused by a coronavirus.

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Some common colds are also caused by a coronavirus.

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Coughing is one of the most common symptoms of colds and flu and other respiratory tract infections.

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Coronaviruses, which are common around the world, often cause colds.

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It also found one in four people believe alternative remedies can help to relieve common ailments like back pain, stress and coughs and colds.

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