# Why is it so hard to cure the common cold? | George Zaidan

An episode of [TED Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/470623173), 28 May 2024, 6:05.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67585b08102e6d4448d360b1/e/1000655953201/media.mp3

On average, adults catch more than 150 colds throughout their lives. Even with similar symptoms, the cause could be different each time. Common colds are caused by at least 8 different families of virus, each of which can have its own subtypes. How can so many different viruses cause the same illness? And is a cure even possible? Explore the two main strategies we employ to fight viruses. This TED-Ed lesson was directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by George Zaidan and the music is by Nikola Radivojevic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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