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- Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Typical signs and symptoms include earaches or the return of a fever following a common cold Asthma A cold can trigger wheezing, even in people who don't have asthma For people with asthma, a cold can make it worse Sinusitis In adults or children, a common cold that lasts a while can lead to swelling and pain in the sinuses
- Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment There's no cure for the common cold Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days But a cough may last a few more days The best thing you can do is take care of yourself while your body heals Care tips include: Rest Drink plenty of liquids Humidify the air Use saline nasal rinses Antibiotics do not treat cold viruses They are used to treat
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesnt - Mayo Clinic
Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad Here's a look at some common cold remedies and what's known about them
- COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause many of the same symptoms as the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu So how can you tell if you have COVID-19? It may help to learn about the differences in symptoms that these illnesses cause Also, find out how these illnesses spread, are treated and can be prevented
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold
Cold ice cream can soothe a sore throat, and probiotics in yogurt can help alleviate stomach upset if you are taking antibiotics for an infection Check with your primary health care provider or pharmacist to get a list of foods you should avoid with medications
- Common cold in babies - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat, called an upper respiratory tract infection More than 200 viruses can cause the common cold Rhinoviruses are the most common A cold virus enters babies' bodies through the mouth, eyes or nose Once infected by a virus, a baby's body usually can fight off that same virus in the future That's called immunity But because so many viruses
- Home Remedies: High blood pressure and cold remedies
Over-the-counter cold remedies aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make careful choices Among over-the-counter cold remedies, decongestants cause the most concern for people who have high blood pressure Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness by narrowing blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nose
- What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician . . .
Sick with a a cold, flu or other respiratory virus? Learn some home management tips from a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician
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