Common Cold

The common cold is a viral infectious disease of the

upper respiratory tract

 but it mainly affects the nose. Symptoms of the common cold often appear within a few days of being exposed to the virus.
Please practice social distancing as the common cold is highly

contagious

. The common cold is transmitted airborne through the droplets of an infected person's cough or sneeze.
Symptoms

Runny nose

or Blocked nose

common

Sternutation

common

Cough with mucus or without mucus

  • Lasting 3 weeks or less

  • Dry

common

Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat

common

Fatigue

common

Flow of tears

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Muscle pain

Headache

Treatment
Antibiotics are of no use against cold viruses and shouldn't be used unless there's a bacterial infection. Treatment for a common cold is directed at relieving signs and symptoms: 1-Pain relievers. 2-Decongestant nasal sprays. 3-Cough syrups. 4-Drinking plenty of fluids. 5-Resting. 6-Staying warm.
Recommended specialist

If you have Common Cold, then a visit to a general practitioner is recommended.

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