Everything You Need to Know About the Common Cold

What is one of the downsides of spending more time indoors during cooler weather according to the text?

• Increased physical activity

• Exposure to more germs

• Improved air quality

• Decreased risk of illness

According to the text, what is a simple step you can take to avoid catching a cold?

• Drink hot cocoa with marshmallows

• Cover your mouth when you sneeze

• Spend more time indoors

• Have chicken noodle soup

What does the text suggest is definitely no fun?

• Treating a cold

• Having a cold

• Avoiding a cold

• Learning about a cold

Is chicken noodle soup a cure for the common cold according to the text?

• Yes, it is the only cure

• No, the text does not claim it cures colds

• Yes, but only with rest and fluids

• The text does not mention chicken noodle soup

According to the text, what is the only cure for a cold?

• Chicken noodle soup

• Warm liquids

• Rest and letting your body fight the illness

• Honey and lemon juice

What do most warm liquids do for a cold besides keeping you hydrated?

• They increase body temperature

• They open your nasal passages

• They provide essential vitamins

• They cure the cold completely

What should you do to block a cold according to the text?

• Share drinking glasses

• Wash your hands often

• Touch your face with unwashed hands

• Stay close to people who are sick

Which of the following is NOT recommended to prevent the spread of a cold?

• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

• Trying to keep your distance from people who are sick

• Sharing drinking glasses, utensils, or food

• Washing your hands often

How many colds does the average child get per year?

• 2-4

• 6-10

• 1-3

• 11-15

How many colds does the average adult get per year?

• 6-10

• 1-3

• 2-4

• 5-7