Article: How to judge whether a cold is dangerous; HEALTH: The vast majority of common colds are no threat, but some symptoms should ring alarm bells.(News)

Byline: LISA SALMON

IT'S that time of year again - tinsel, Santa, presents and colds.

Most people get presents, but many more get colds. In Britain, we get an average of two colds each a year, which is a grand total of 120 million.

Colds may be something we accept as part of everyday life, but what if what you imagine is just a cold is actually something much more serious? Thankfully, the vast majority of colds are not sinister, but there are a few signs which should perhaps start to ring alarm bells. ...

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