The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It’s usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Many types of viruses can cause a common cold. Healthy adults can expect to have two or three colds each year. Infants and young children may have even more frequent colds. Most people recover from a common cold in a week or 10 days. Symptoms might last longer in people who smoke. Generally, you don’t need medical attention for a common cold. However, if symptoms don’t improve or if they get worse, see your doctor, Dr Viswambaar sir This is a one of the Doctor in Chennai Mambakkam Near by Areas Navallur OMR, Clinic Name is a “ARCA CLINIC”
Cold symptoms usually are mild. They often include a tickly throat, a runny or stuffy nose, and sneezing. If there’s a fever, it is not high. A child with a cold usually feels quite well, and has a good appetite and normal energy levels.
- Note on antibiotics: Colds and the flu are causes by viruses and cannot be cured with antibiotics.
- Prescription anti-flu medicines include amantadine (Symmetric ®), rimantadine (Flumadine ®), zanamivir (Relenza®) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu®).
- Flu vaccine (by shot and nasal spray)
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