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The Common Cold

The Common Cold what is the common medical name? The common cold is the world's leading cause of visits to the doctor and days off work and school cold. viral respiratory tract infection The common cold is the most Colds occur most frequently in the Autumn/Winter months frequently occurring illness in the world Adult It is a contagious viral illness Children can have 2-4 colds/year can have around 6-12 colds/year *On average 10 viruses There are over 200 types of virus known to cause a cold, the most common is the rhinovirus The rhinovirus causes around 35% of all adult colds How is a cold contracted? Direct contact with Touches eyes or nose and deposit Then swept to the back of the throat where they stick to cells and reproduce an infected person the virus in a warm environment where it can thrive 12 This whole process only takes around HOURS what are the symptoms? Fever • Headache Sneezing Hoarse voice o- Runny nose Nasal Congestion • Sore throat Coughing How can you avoid spreading a cold? Wash your hands frequently with soap Avoid contact with others Avoid touching Use disposable tissues your eyes Avoid touching Avoid sharing towels your nose what are a few common misconceptions about colds? If you have a cold you must have a weak If you get a cold, you won't get it again that season DEC immune system Recirculated air on You can sweat out a cold (your body temperature makes no difference) an airplane increases the likelihood of catching a cold Vitamin C will cure a cold (there is no known cure) How should you treat a cold? There is no simple cure for a cold but you can ease some of the symptoms, it will usually get better on its own Keep well hydrated Use vapour rubs to help breathing Take cough medicines to ease a tickly or chesty cough Take throat lozenges to help to ease a sore throat Painkillers for example ibuprofen, paracetamol and aspirin can be taken to help ease a number of cold symptoms Taking zinc supplements may help to speed up the ZINC recovery process Eat regularly to keep your energy up Get plenty of rest SOURCES: clearchemist TM http://www.medicinenet.com http://abcnews.go.com THE LOWEST PRICES ONLINE, GUARANTEED! http://www.bbc.co.uk/health http://www.patient.co.uk

The Common Cold

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An Infographic taking a look at the effects of the common cold and all the facts that you need to know.

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