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Host: Are there medical conditions that might make me more at risk to catching a cold?
Ronald Turner: There does not seem to be anything that makes you more susceptible to acquiring the virus. Once you have the virus, underlying conditions can make you more sick. But the underlying illnesses generally have nothing to do with whether you catch a cold or not.
Expert: Dr. Ronald Turner
Professor of Pediatrics, UVA
Ronald Turner, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Turner earned his MD degree from Southern Illinois University and did his training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Columbus Children’s Hospital (Ohio State University) and the University of Virginia. He subsequently served in faculty positions at the More »
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In this video Ronald Turner, MD of the University of Virginia explains all of the various issues surrounding the common cold virus. He discusses everything from prevention to treatment to how to treat colds in More »
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Tags: Sick, Runny, Nose, Cough, Sore, Throat, Medicine
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