Poster defines the common cold and lists causes, risk factors, common symptoms and treatment options.

This chart provides a simple, visual overview of the common cold. The common cold poster:

• Defines the common cold and shows the affected anatomy.
• Lists causes and risk factors and describes the role of the rhinovirus.
• Discusses the role of inflammation in causing symptoms and lists signs of a cold.
• Illustrates common symptoms: headache, sinus pain, runny/stuff nose, coughing and sore throat.
• Lists treatment techniques and illustrates ways to prevent getting or spreading a cold.

An useful tool for health professionals to explain colds to patients and their families.