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About Rhinovirus (Common Cold)

Rhinoviruses, also known as the common cold, cause infections of the lining of the nose, sinuses and throat. Rhinoviruses are the most common cause of colds. For healthy individuals, most colds do not cause serious health problems as the infection is typically mild. Young children and those with weakened immune systems have an increased risk of the infection travelling lower in the lungs causing pneumonia.