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While colds are rampant during the winter months, they can strike at any time of the year, including during the summer. According to Zachary Hoy, M.D., a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Pediatrix® Nashville Pediatric Infectious Disease, summer colds tend to be caused by viruses like enterovirus or adenovirus that can hold up well in the heat, while winter colds tend to be caused by rhinoviruses, which have a lower tolerance for heat. Treatment for both is typically the same. “The best ways to treat a summer cold are increasing hydration and getting extra rest,” said Dr. Hoy. “Since there are no antivirals for colds, your body requires rest and hydration to help keep the immune system fighting off these viruses and helping you feel better.”
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