Dr. Rick's Monthly Question
January 2000
Question:
Is the "common cold" really common? Why or why not?
Answer:
Actually, the "common cold" is rather uncommon. Because if the viruses that cause a cold automatically resulted in a cold, most of us would always have a cold! By the way, if you wanted to catch a cold, what are some of the things you'd have to do?
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Dr. Rick Allen is a chiropractor, massage therapist and dance student who splits his time between Portland, Oregon and Trout Lake Washington. Dr. Rick welcomes your questions and suggestions for future articles. However, he cannot make specific diagnoses or treatment recommendations unless you visit him in person. He can be reached by phone at 503-257-1324 in Portland, 509-395-0024 in Trout Lake, or toll free at 1-888-247-3248, email or on the World Wide Web: www.CascadeWellnessClinic.com
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