Cough, cold, seasonal flu, etc are all very common infections. Especially due to the weather changes, colds and coughs have become very common. The signs of a common cold are a runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, etc. The common cold is basically an infection of your nose and throat. Cough, cold and flu are primarily diagnosed by your symptoms. But if these symptoms get worse or don't go away, it might become crucial to visit a doctor. There are over 200 different viruses that are responsible for causing colds. The most common type are the rhinoviruses.
Cold is not usually caused by being exposed to the cold weather. In fact, common colds are infectious. The virus easily spreads from person to person or surface to surface. The cold is usually transmitted by coming into contact with an infected person and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Common cold symptoms include sore or dry throat, runny nose, slight fever and chills, coughing, etc. Sometimes colds can become a serious problem such as pneumonia, asthma, acute bacterial bronchitis, and so on. In this article, we will talk about the common cold, its diagnosis and symptoms.
Here is everything that you need to know about common cold diagnosis and treatment:
1. Making the diagnosis:
Catching a cold is very common and you don't need to see a doctor. It is very easy to self-diagnose a common cold. If the symptoms get worse, it is important to see a doctor. The signs and symptoms are enough to diagnose a common cold. Common cold can turn into a bad cold, because of which some people may think that they have the flu (influenza). Flu causes high temperature and muscles ache. Flu causes fatigue, vomiting, headaches, body aches and so on. If you notice such severe symptoms that aren't typical of the common cold then you might have a serious infection. You should immediately see a doctor if your condition does not improve after a week or 10 days.
2. Treatment of common cold:
Common cold symptoms are enough to understand the seriousness of the condition. There is no particular way to cure cough and common cold. They cannot be cured in just one try. But surely there are a few ways that can help to reduce the effects of cold and cough. Antibiotics are not helpful to cure the common cold. In order to cure the cold, you need to use some medications or home remedies to reduce your fever, cough, congestion, headaches and body ache. It is important to take care of yourself, you must drink plenty of liquids and get an adequate amount of rest to heal your body. Some common cold treatments are as follows:
Pain relievers: People who experience high fever, body pain, severe headaches, etc can take pain relievers. But it is important to understand that you should use these medications for the shortest time possible. You can even take the help of a doctor to know about the right dose.
Cough syrups: Common cold symptoms and treatments include such medications that can treat the disease from the root. Common cold symptoms include coughing and taking cough syrups can help to treat it, thus, treating the cold.
Ginger tea: Ginger is an amazing remedy that treats cough and cold. It is known for its antiviral properties. It helps in keeping your body warm and is effective in treating cold, sore throat, congestion, slight fever and chills. You can easily take half an inch of ginger and boil it in water. Let it cool at room temperature and drink it to treat the cold.
