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A cold is a viral infection that primarily affects the nose and throat, causing symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, coughing, and sneezing.
Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses often caused by a cold or allergies.
Rhinovirus: The most common type of virus responsible for causing the common cold.
Olfactory receptors: Specialized cells in our nose that detect smells.