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
Risk factors
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.
Contact a
General practitioner
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