Cold

 

Cold

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Sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose? Maybe you have a cold. A cold is one of the most common reasons for missing school or work. Adults get an average of two to three colds a year, and children more often.

 

Antibiotics don't work against the viruses that cause colds, and they don't make you feel better.

Cause

There are over 200 different viruses that cause the common cold, but the most common is the rhinovirus. Cold viruses can spread from person to person through the air and through close personal contact.

 

Risk factor

Many factors increase the risk of catching a cold, including:

 

 

Seasonal (colds are more common in the fall and winter, but colds can occur at any time of the year)

Age (infants have a higher annual incidence of colds than adults)

Symptoms

Cold symptoms usually peak within 2-3 days he may have symptoms such as:

 

 

sneeze

stuffy nose

runny nose

sore throat

cough

Mucus in the throat (postnasal drip)

Watery eye

Fever (although most people with a cold do not have a fever)

When the virus that causes the common cold first infects the nose and sinuses, the nose produces clear mucus. This will help flush the virus out of your nose and sinuses. After a few days, the mucus may turn white, yellow, or green.

Some symptoms, especially a runny or stuffy nose and cough, can last him up to 10-14 days. These symptoms should improve over time.

 

When to seek medical help

See a doctor if:

 

 

difficulty breathing or rapid breathing

dehydration

fever lasting more than 4 days

Symptoms such as fever and cough that get better but then recur or get worse

Exacerbation of chronic diseases

This list is not exhaustive. Seek medical attention if you have any serious or worrying symptoms. Colds can have flu-like symptoms.

Cold

Anatomy of the nasal cavity showing symptoms of the common cold.

When you catch a cold, a runny nose can get stuck in your nose, causing a runny nose, headache, and sore throat.

How long do typical cold symptoms last?

Cold symptoms may last 8 to 14 days or longer.

If flue affected:

sore throat can last up to 8 days

Headache may last 9 or 10 days

Constipation, runny nose and cough that may last more than 14 days

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Process

A doctor can determine whether you have a cold by asking about your symptoms and examining you. Your doctor may also need to order laboratory tests.

 

It doesn't cure colds. Get better naturally, without antibiotics. When you have a cold, taking antibiotics won't help. If you don't need antibiotics, they won't help you, and their side effects can still hurt. Side effects range from mild reactions such as rashes to more serious health problems. These problems include severe allergic reactions, antibiotic-resistant infections, and C. diff infections. Ha diff causes diarrhea, which can lead to severe colonic damage and death.

How to feel better

Here are some ways you can feel better while your body fights a cold:

Get plenty of rest.

Drink enough fluids.

Use saline nasal sprays or drops.

Small children should use rubber suction cups to remove slime. Inhale the steam from a bowl of hot water or take a shower.

suck lozenges. Do not give lozenges to children under the age of 4.

Use honey to relieve coughs in adults and children at least one year old.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist about over-the-counter medicines that make you feel better. Note that over-the-counter medications may temporarily relieve symptoms, but they will not cure your condition.

Over-the-counter drugs and children

Read and follow the directions on the over-the-counter drug product label before giving the drug to your child.

 

Analgesics:

 

Children under 6 months:

Give paracetamol only. Children from 6 months:

Giving acetaminophen or ibuprofen is fine.

Do not give aspirin to children as it can cause Reye's syndrome. Reye's syndrome is a very serious but rare disease that can damage the liver and brain.

Children under 4:

Do not use over-the-counter cough and cold medicines on young children unless specifically directed by your doctor. Cough and cold medicines can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening side effects in young children. Children from 4 years:

Talk to your child's doctor about whether over-the-counter cough and cold remedies are safe for your child.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the appropriate over-the-counter dosage for your child's age and size. Also, tell your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines your child is taking.

Prevention

You can prevent the common cold by staying healthy and doing your best to keep others healthy.

 

Clean your hands:

Avoid close contact with people who have colds or other upper respiratory tract infections. Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking.