Can you get two colds at once?

So you can have two colds at once, but it is a harder challenge for the viruses. Doesn't mean it doesn't happen, but it's probably less common than the probabilities would suggest. read more

Yes, you can. The phenomenon is known medically as coinfection and occurs when two germs, in this case viruses, cause infections at the same time. More than 100 viruses can cause the common cold, so it’s not unusual to be exposed to two at once. read more

In theory, two different strains could infect you simultaneously, each requiring a separate immune response. However, the second 'cold' could also be a separate, opportunistic co-infection. read more