The Perception of the Common Cold, and other Ailments and Discomforts, as Related to Age

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Perception of the common cold and other discomforts was studied as a function of age among 456 normals ranging in age from 18 to 82. Respondents completed a questionnaire which dealt with the frequency and duration of their colds, their symptoms and treatments-and, finally, with the perceived severity of various discomforts. Though older Rs were found to suffer more than younger with body aches, the former had less difficulty with a variety of other physical and psychological symptoms-and also contracted relatively few colds. Older Rs treated their colds less often with Contac and Dristan, but more often by staying home and/or calling their doctor. As compared with younger Rs, older respondents perceived intestinal flu to be relatively less serious-but earache, sprained toe, indigestion, having a tooth filled, stiff neck, and hangover to be relatively more serious.

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