Why in Common cold the lungs are not affected?

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Common cold does not affect the lungs because common cold is an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) which includes oral cavity, nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx. Lungs are the part of lower respiratory tract.

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