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    GlossaryNasopharyngitis (Common Cold)

    inflammation of nasal passages and throat, often called common cold

    Nasopharyngitis, commonly known as the common cold, is an inflammation of the nasal passages and the pharynx (throat) typically caused by viral infections such as rhinoviruses. Symptoms often include a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and congestion, and while it is usually mild and self-limiting, it can be particularly troublesome for individuals with weakened immune systems.

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      A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.