what causes a cold?

Question

what causes a cold?

Answer 1

virus

Answer 2

The common cold is caused by over 250 different viruses. It is different from the flu.



Here's an excerpt from Webmd



Although the flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses, they are caused by different viruses. Because they have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell them apart. But generally cold symptoms are much milder than flu.



Common cold symptoms include:





Sore throat

Stuffy nose

Runny nose

Cough

Mild fever



The flu, on the other hand, often causes higher fever, chills, body ache, and fatigue.

Answer 3

Germs from other people. I'm not sure if you're asking how a cold originates or how you catch one, but that's how you catch them.