Cold
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. 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.
https://www.theparkerschool.org/news/health-office/common-cold-repeat/
Causes
Although many types of viruses can cause a common cold, rhinoviruses are the most common culprit. A cold virus enters your body through your mouth, eyes or nose. The virus can spread through droplets in the air when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks. It also spreads by hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by sharing contaminated objects, such as utensils, towels, toys or telephones. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth after such contact or exposure, you're likely to catch a cold.
https://www.medicinenet.com/common_cold/article.htm
Symptoms
The symptoms of the common cold are the body's reaction to the cold virus. It triggers the release of chemicals, making the blood vessels leak, causing the mucous glands to work harder.
The most common symptoms of a cold are:
- dry throat
- sore throat
- cough
- mild fever
- sneezing
- hoarse voice
- blocked nose
- mild headache
Treatment
1. Stay Hydrated
2. Rest
3. Soothe a sore throat
4. Combat stuffiness
5. Relieve pain
6. Sip warm liquids
7. Add moisture to the air
8. Try over the counter medications
https://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/issue/2014/november2014/the-common-cold-treatment-algorithms
Comments
Post a Comment