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📋Overview
The common cold is a mild, self-limited viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. It is primarily caused by rhinoviruses but can also be due to other viruses such as coronaviruses, adenoviruses, and respiratory syncytial virus. The term "common cold" is the preferred modern terminology for this syndrome characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, and cough.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0009443ICD-10-CM
J00
MeSH
D003139
SNOMED CT (US)
82272006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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