CT- scan and MRI centers in Kathmandu
6 November, 2020CT- scan and MRI centers in Kathmandu...
Read MoreCommon cold is the acute upper respiratory tract infection i.e. nose and throat caused mainly by different viruses.
Causes:
Many types of virus are the culprit of the common cold. Common viruses are;
- Rhinovirus - commonest
- Influenza virus
- Corona virus
- Respiratory Syncytial virus
- Adenovirus
- Enterovirus
- Parainflunza virus
Symptoms:
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Nasal congestion
- Sore throat
- Muscle ache
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Malaise
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
Mode of transmission:
Via air droplets while sneezing, direct contact with infected nasal secretions or fomites or contaminated objects
Diagnosis:
- Clinical diagnosis
- Isolation of viral agent involved is rarely performed
Treatment:
Most of the common colds are self limiting. Following measures can be performed:
- Take rest
- Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration
- Gargling with warm saline water
- If fever and pain: take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain relief.
Prevention:
- Handwashing and face masks while sitting around infected people.
- Vaccination against virus and isolation of the diseased is not much useful.
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