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Alternative treatments used for the common cold include numerous home remedies and alternative medicines. Scientific research regarding the efficacy of each treatment is generally nonexistent or inconclusive. [1] [2] [3] Current best evidence indicates prevention, including hand washing and neatness, [4] [5] and management of symptoms. [6]
The common cold or the cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the respiratory mucosa of the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx. [ 6 ] [ 8 ] Signs and symptoms may appear in as little as two days after exposure to the virus. [ 6 ]
Typical infections of the upper respiratory tract include tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, certain influenza types, and the common cold. [3] Symptoms of URIs can include cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, low-grade fever, facial pressure, and sneezing. [4] [5]
While there’s no magic cure for the common cold, managing symptoms and giving your immune system a helping hand can make a big difference. Over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications help, but some ...
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Rhinovirus is the most common viral infectious agent in humans and is the predominant cause of the common cold. [1] The three species of rhinovirus (A, B, and C) include at least 165 recognized types that differ according to their surface antigens or genetics. [2] They are among the smallest viruses, with diameters of about 30 nanometers.
The common cold is caused by more than 200 respiratory viruses, which is a lot for your immune system to try to defend against. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...
Chayote, a type of squash, is a good source of zinc, a mineral that may help reduce the duration of a cold. Just one cup of the squash provides about 1 milligram of zinc, or 9% of the daily ...