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Host: Can I catch a cold from being cold and wet?

Ronald Turner: No, exposure to cold has nothing to do with catching a cold and so it is really got -- it is not an environmental influence, it is a viral infection.

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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