Interesting how many viruses are associated with corona virus.
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The
common cold, also known simply as a
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 less than two days after exposure to the virus.
[6] These may include
coughing,
sore throat,
runny nose,
sneezing,
headache, and
fever.
[3][4] People usually recover in seven to ten days,
[3] but some symptoms may last up to three weeks.
[7] Occasionally, those with other
health problems may develop
pneumonia.
[3]
Well over 200 virus strains are implicated in causing the common cold, with rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, adenoviruses and enteroviruses being the most common.[13] They spread through the air during close contact with infected people or indirectly through contact with objects in the environment, followed by transfer to the mouth or nose.
[3] Risk factors include going to
child care facilities,
not sleeping well, and
psychological stress.
[6] The symptoms are mostly due to the body's
immune response to the infection rather than to
tissue destruction by the viruses themselves.
[14] The symptoms of
influenza are similar to those of a cold, although usually more severe and less likely to include a
runny nose.
[6][15]
There is no
vaccine for the common cold.
[3] The primary methods of prevention are
hand washing; not touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands; and
staying away from sick people.
[3] Some evidence supports the use of
face masks.
[9] There is also no
cure, but the symptoms can be treated.
[3] Zinc may reduce the duration and severity of symptoms if started shortly after the onset of symptoms.
[10] Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as
ibuprofen may help with pain.
[11] Antibiotics, however, should not be used, as all colds are caused by viruses,
[16] and there is no good evidence that
cough medicines are effective.
[6][17]
Common cold - Wikipedia