ubiquitous turning up everywhere, 1837, from ubiquity + -ous. The earlier word was ubiquitary (1580s), from Mod.L. ubiquitarius, from ubique. Related: Ubiquitously. The red shiner was ubiquitous, and was the dominant species at a majority of stations.
The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It's usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Many types of viruses can cause a common cold. Children younger than six are at greatest risk of colds, but healthy adults can also expect to have two or three colds annually. Most people recover from a common cold in a week or 10 days. Symptoms might last longer in people who smoke. If symptoms don't improve, see your doctor.
Article Body. It is often difficult to tell if an illness is just a viral cold or if it is complicated by a bacterial infection of the sinuses. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining of the nose and sinuses. It is a very common infection in children.