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6 Innocent Reasons You Always Catch Colds

These habits may make you more vulnerable to the common cold.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on November 30, 2024
Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD | November 30, 2024

Coughing, sneezing, and sniffling can be uncomfortable and disruptive to your daily life — especially if it seems like you have the common cold once a month. In this video, learn about habits and lifestyle factors that may sabotage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to the common cold — as well as the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.

You can read more about tips to stay healthy during cold and flu season here.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Alexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.

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