common ailment

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Refers to an illness that is widespread or not unusual.

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  • The common cold is a very common ailment, especially in winter.
  • The doctor explained that allergies are a common ailment affecting millions of people.
  • Back pain and headaches are among the most common ailments in modern society.
  • What's the best way to treat a common ailment like a sore throat at home?
  • In the past, what we now consider a common ailment could have been fatal.
  • Dealing with common ailments is a routine part of a general practitioner's job.
  • While it's a common ailment, a persistent cough should still be checked by a professional.
  • For elderly people, arthritis is a particularly common ailment.
  • With proper hygiene, we can reduce the spread of many common ailments.
  • You shouldn't worry; it's just a common ailment that will pass in a few days.