05/07/2023
COMMON COLD
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The common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract. The most common cause is a rhinovirus.
🔸The first signs of the common cold are fairly obvious: a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, a scratchy and sore throat. Most people quickly recognize these early symptoms because the common cold is so ordinary. In fact, adults have an average of 2 to 3 colds per year.
These viruses are easily spread from person to person or surface to surface. Many of these viruses can live on surfaces for hours, even days.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS Includes
♦️Nasal symptoms include:
🔸congestion
🔸sinus pressure
🔸runny nose
🔸stuffy nose
🔸loss of smell or taste
🔸sneezing
🔸watery nasal secretions
🔸postnasal drip or drainage in the back of your throat
♦️Head symptoms include:
🔸watery eyes
🔸headache
🔸sore throat
🔸cough
🔸swollen lymph nodes
♦️Whole body symptoms include:
🔸fatigue or general tiredness
🔸chills
🔸body aches
🔸low grade fever below 102°F (38.9°C)
🔸chest discomfort
🔸difficulty breathing deeply
Symptoms of a cold typically last for 7 to 10 days.
♦️ RISK FACTOR
Certain risk factors can increase your chances of contracting the cold virus and getting sick. These include season, age, smoking, psychological stress, weakened immune system and lack of sleep.
♦️ Nursing Advice
🔸Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. 🔸Throw the tissues in the trash after you use them.
🔸Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
🔸Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
🔸Get enough sleep
🔸 Limit alcohol
🔸Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
🔸 Drink green tea and take zinc supplement.
🔸Stay home if you are sick.
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