answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

your stuffy nose makes it harder to breathe.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Coughing, sneezing, the sore throat and runny nose, are all symptoms affecting parts of the body that are involved in the process of breathing, hence, are part of the respiratory system.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Brook Hanna

Lvl 2
4y ago

but there is your mouth that you can breathe in even if your nose is puffy but if its plugged dont breathe fromit there is a alternitive

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

It clogs your sinus

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How does the common cold affect the respiratory system?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is a infectious disease affects your respiratory system?

asthma or common cold


What should a person inflicted with common respiratory system do?

A cold is a common ailment of the respiratory system. If you're taking care of someone who has a cold, make sure that they have plenty of tissues and stay hydrated. Also offer cold medicine if it's available.


What systems are affected by the common cold?

The hundreds of different viruses responsible for causing a common cold all make their attack on the human body in the upper respiratory tract. The virus particles attach to the cells of the mucous tissue in sinuses, nose, mouth, eyes, throat and trachea first. The bronchial tubes and lungs also can be affected. In addition to the respiratory system and eyes, the immune system is triggered to work to rid your body of the invader with an immune response, which will employ resources from the circulatory system and blood forming organs.


What parts of the body can a common cold affect?

Your brain and conscienceness if you drink enough. Quite remarkable experiences are possible.


Is the common cold a disease of the respiratory system?

Coughing, sneezing, the sore throat and runny nose, are all symptoms affecting parts of the body that are involved in the process of breathing, hence, are part of the respiratory system.


What body system is affected when you catch a cold?

Respiratory System


What is a cold?

it is an infection of the upper respiratory system.


Can air conditioners cause the common cold?

The common cold can be caused by air induced issues. If the air is not purified, certain spores and germs can be passed through the vents. The respiratory system absorbs these germs and undesirables, which harms the immune system.


Describe the common ailments of the respiratory system?

the common ailments are 1-asthma 2-common cold 3-influenza 4- pneumonia 5-sore that 6-emphysema


What upper respiratory infection does not have a fever?

Common cold.


Is common cold infectious or noninfectious?

The common cold is infectious. It is a upper respiratory infection caused by a virus.


What is the most common respiratory system disease?

Quite simply because it is not "the" common cold. There are over 300 different 'common cold' diseases. That, by the way, is why you cannot create a vaccine for the cold. Once you have had one of the 300+ colds, you are immune to it, and will never catch it, again. Since there are over 300 common cold diseases, there are many more of them than any other respiratory ailments.