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Common cold is a kind of .......... disease. (Infectious, Non-infectious)

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The common cold is a viral disease. It is an air-borne disease that spreads from person to person by sneezing, coughing, etc. It affects the upper respiratory system. Hence, it is an infectious disease.
So, the answer is infectious.

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