About Common Cold
Common cold is a mild viral infection of the nose and throat. It usually improves within a week but can cause runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and cough.
Common Cold symptoms
- runny nose
- sneezing
- blocked nose
- sore throat
- mild cough
Common causes of Common Cold
- cold viruses
- close contact
- low immunity
Common Cold treatment options
- Consult a doctor if symptoms worsen, fever is high, breathing is difficult, symptoms last more than 10 days, or patient is an infant/elderly.
Safe home care for Common Cold
- fluids
- steam carefully
- saline drops
- rest
Emergency signs for Common Cold
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Common Cold
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Common Cold.
Lab tests for Common Cold
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