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Cold viruses (rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, and coronaviruses) are spread as aerosols. Infection is localized within the nasopharynx, and recovery involves immunity against that specific virus serotype. The vast array of different cold viruses and serotypes ensures that there will always be another one to infect individuals. Although generally these types of respiratory diseases are mild, infection of an immune‐compromised host or a person having complications due to another disease or advanced age can lead to major problems.