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- Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Most people recover from a common cold in 7 to 10 days Symptoms might last longer in people who smoke Most often, you don't need medical care for a common cold If symptoms don't get better or if they get worse, see your health care provider Illnesses of the nose and throat caused by germs are called upper respiratory tract infections
- 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
- Vasovagal syncope - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A cold, clammy sweat Blurred vision During a vasovagal syncope episode, people around you may notice: Jerky movements A slow, weak pulse Dilated pupils Recovery after a vasovagal episode generally begins in less than a minute However, if you stand up too soon after fainting — within about 15 to 30 minutes — you're at risk of fainting
- 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
- Ear infection (middle ear) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Causes A bacterium or virus in the middle ear causes an ear infection This infection often comes from another illness, such as a cold, flu or allergy These can cause the inside the nose, throat and ears to be swollen and stuffy
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Mayo Clinic
Signs and symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection most commonly appear about four to six days after exposure to the virus In adults and older children, RSV usually causes mild cold-like signs and symptoms These may include: Congested or runny nose Dry cough Low-grade fever Sore throat Sneezing Headache
- Dehydration - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Even without a fever, people who have a cold or sore throat are less likely to feel like eating or drinking This can lead to dehydration Weather and activities that cause sweating Sweating causes fluid loss Replacing fluids during hard activity is needed to keep from dehydrating Hot, humid weather increases the amount of sweat and fluid lost
- Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
And while a cold can be miserable, you usually feel much worse with the flu Other common flu symptoms include: Fever Cough Headache Muscle aches Feeling very tired Sweating and chills In children, these symptoms may show up more generally as being fussy or irritable
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