Cold – Viral rhinitis

Description of the common cold

Cold – infection, which affects the upper respiratory tract (Nose and throat).

Causes of colds

A cold is caused by a virus. There are more 200 various viruses, which can cause A cold, including:

• Rynovyrus;
• Coronavirus;
• Adenovirus;
• Coxek virus;
• Paramyxovirus;
• Parainfluenza;
• Respiratory virus sintsitialynыy.

Risk factors

Factors, which increase the likelihood of a cold:

• Finding a cold near a patient;
• Touching the nose, mouth or eyes with contaminated fingers;
• Have allergies (lengthens the duration of the cold);
• Smoking or inhalation of cigarette smoke (reduces resistance);
• Stress (reduces the resistance of the cold);
• Paul: female (especially during the period of menstruation).

Symptoms of colds

Symptoms include:

• Pain or sore throat;
• Nasal congestion (It is difficult to breathe through the nose);
• Cold;
• Sneezing;
• Itch, stagnation in the ears;
• Watery eyes;
• Slight cough;
• Headache;
• Malaise;
• Low activity (slackness);
• Low-grade fever.

Diagnosis of colds

The cold is diagnosed on the basis of the manifestation of symptoms.

Treatment of colds

The cold usually lasts about 10 days, And there are no drugs against her. But there are treatment methods, that can relieve symptoms.

Home Crembus Treatment

• You need to consume a lot of liquids. Warm drinks, Such as tea, chicken bully help reduce the symptoms of colds;
• It is necessary to use a humidifier, which will help maintain the nasal paths wet and reduce the accumulation of mucus and congestion;
• Half up the throat with warm salty water will help alleviate the sore throat.

Medication

Painkillers

With pain, as well as fever, you can take the following drugs:

• Acetaminophen (tylenol);
• Ibuprofen;
• Aspirin. Aspirin is not recommended for children and teens with a current or recent viral infection due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. We need to ask the doctor, what medications are safe for baby.

Decongestants

Tablets or nasal sprays can reduce the congestion of the nasal tract and reduce the amount of mucus. Назальные спреи должны использоваться только в течение 2-3 days. With a greater duration of use, it is possible to increase the congestion after the cessation of their reception.

The use of drugs for babies or children is not recommended for less than two years, Due to the risk of side effects:

• Tachycardia;
• Convulsions;
• Reducing the level of consciousness;
• Death.

Funds against cough and colds include:

• Decongestants;
• Expectants;
• Antihistamines;
• Antitratus agents (coughing).

Other cold products

• Salt nasal sprays – These non -drug sprays can reduce the accumulation of mucus in the nasal passes and reduce the symptoms of colds without using drugs;
• Ledencы – They must be taken every two hours, To alleviate the sore throat and reduce the cough;
• Evaporative drugs – This is ointments, containing camphor, menthol, Eucalyptus and oils. Drugs are applied to the neck and chest. They can alleviate the night symptoms of colds in children over two years old.

Alternative methods of treating colds

Many people use alternative treatment methods, To alleviate the symptoms of a cold. Some of the most popular methods include:

• Vitamin C – Reception of additional doses of vitamin C at the beginning of the disease of the cold did not provide any significant benefit. Accepting 1000 MG daily throughout the high -risk season can reduce symptoms or shorten the duration of the disease;
• Zinc tablets – sick, which take zinc tablets at the beginning of a cold can reduce its symptoms;
• Ekhinatsyeya – Her intake can help patients recover faster after a cold. But there is little evidence of that, that she can prevent a cold, If accepted in advance;
• Honey – although its influence on the decrease in the severity or duration of colds was not proved, It can reduce the night cough, Sleep disorders in children. You can not give honey to children younger 12 months due to the risk of children's botulism.

Other plant preparations include:

• Pelargonia (Pelargonium sidoides) – This plant can reduce symptoms and accelerate recovery. This is the main ingredient in Umkalor medicines, Zucol;
• Andrografis (Andrographis paniculata) – This plant can reduce symptoms and accelerate recovery. It is contained in Kalmcold and Kan Jang tablets.

Some plants cannot be clean and can interact with medical drugs. We must talk to your doctor, If it is planned to use herbal products to treat a cold.

Creation prevention

The main way to prevent the disease or the spread of a cold – Frequent hand washing. Other ways to prevent colds:

• Minimum touches with your hands to the nose, mouth and eyes;
• Minimum contacts with sick colds;
• You must quit smoking;
• We need to ask the doctor, Will the use of zinc drugs be useful. They can reduce the likelihood of a cold;
• You can also take vitamin C, To protect yourself from a cold.