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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)
- Article from:
- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- December 29, 2001
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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. ...