An unstoppable mucus falling from your nose, a sore throat, watery eyes, and whatever it takes to look you weird sums up as a common cold. Well during this course, you would feel terribly annoying which could affect your productivity at that phase.
Well, in order to make you feel better just know the symptoms of common cold, deal with it, and make sure that you emerge out as a winner.
First of all, let's discuss some of the facts about common cold:
Well let me assume the most common questions asked and let me answer myself:
You can get a cold by touching your eyes or nose after you touch surfaces with cold germs on them. You can also inhale the germs.
Well, it can happen by direct physical contact with someone who already has a common cold, or by touching a surface contaminated with their germs like while giving or taking money, doorknob or spoon and then touching your nose or mouth. You can also catch it from virus harbouring droplets in the air released by a sneeze or a cough.
A cold begins when a virus attaches to the lining of your nose or throat(and also if the virus has found a sweet spot in your body). Your immune system, the body's defence against germs sends out white blood cells to attack this invader(monster). Until and unless you've had a run-in(war) with that exact strain of the virus before, the initial attack fails and your body sends in reinforcements(revenge).
Your nose and throat get inflamed and make a lot of mucus. With so much of your energy directed at fighting the cold virus, you're left feeling tired and miserable.
Well, one important fact you need to understand is that getting chilly or wet doesn't cause you to get sick. But there are things which may make you prone to come down with a cold. For example, you're more likely to catch one if you're extremely tired, under emotional distress(stress, anxiety), or have an allergy to nose and throat symptom.
What are the symptoms of a common cold?
Symptoms of a cold usually begin with a sore throat or nose, sneezing, runny nose, or a general feeling of tiredness. These symptoms usually happen 2-3 days after catching a cold virus and lasts for 2 to 14 days. Further, symptoms may progress to a mild cough and a runnier nose and that may last for another 4-10 days. If symptoms worsen to include a fever, or an increasingly sore throat, or earaches, body aches and troubling headache it could mean you need more medical assistance. Follow this article to know what causes common cold symptoms, what they look like, how to treat them, and much more.
Well, I have divided symptoms into 3 types:
Nasal Symptoms
Well, as there is no cure for common cold, your treatment should have two goals. First, you must give your immune system a charge, because your immunity fights against the viruses and a good immunity could reduce the effect of cold by a day or two.
When the viruses attack your body, your immune system jumps in to fight the viruses. Well, too much stress reduces the number of cells that fight against the viruses. It is better if you work for the betterment of your immunity and it could be done using the steps below:
As "Prevention is better than cure", it is great if you could reduce the chances of getting yourself and your family members affected by the cold.
While it is not in our hands completely to prevent the spread of viruses causing a cold, little steps can be taken to reduce your and your family's chances of becoming infected with a virus that causes colds.
Wash your hands frequently:
This is usually the most effective and most simple method and is the best measure to prevent transmission of colds. Normally after daily activities such as after shopping, going to the workplace, or spending time in public places such as parks, playgrounds etc, hand washing is critical. Frequently washing hands can destroy viruses that you have to obtain from touching surfaces used by other peoples. Children must also be aware of the importance of hand washing, and we must make it a habit for them. To avoid being attacked by virus one can carry a hand sanitizer with him so that he can use it 3-4 times a day.
Avoid touching your face:
Well, this may sound crazy but this may reduce chances of catching a common cold and many other diseases. Avoid touching face especially the nose, mouth, and eye areas, if you are around someone having a cold or if you have been touching surfaces in a public area without your knowledge(we cannot predict or find which surfaces are infected or which are not, so it's better to use wash your hands or use sanitizer.
Don't smoke
Smoking can irritate the airways and increase susceptibility to colds and other infections. Smoking is that habit which always creates a lose-lose situation. Well, we don't know the reasons why one smokes, so we can't judge a person his character by his smoking habit, so even if you are a smoker,
I can't judge you but let me just say you guys that life is wonderful guys, yeah you may be in a tough phase but that's just for short time, you have more to experience in life so why just waste the chances of making our life awesome. Who doesn't want to be awesome and have an awesome life? Well, if you don't want to enjoy life then believe me you don't want to live life for yourself. If that's the case then let me give you an idea just try to make others happy it would add a purpose to your life and believe me the resources you were short of you could create a room for him, make him happy and for that you need to healthy.
Believe me, if you make others happy then you would be happy, sorry but that's more productive than smoking and killing yourself daily. but you are but at least we should think in a way Even exposure to passive smoke can make you (or your children) more vulnerable to colds.
Use disposable items if someone in your family is infected. These are little things which might reduce the probability of catching a cold. Disposable cups, glasses should be thrown away after each use which would prevent accidental spread of the virus through sharing of cups or glasses. It would be safe if you have young children who might try to drink from others cups.
Keep household surfaces clean:
Anything which is easily touchable by all family members such doorknobs, drawer pulls, cupboard, keyboards, light switches, telephones, remote controls, countertops, and sinks can all remain a sweet spot for viruses for hours after their use by an infected person. Wipe these surfaces frequently with soap and water or a disinfectant solution such as Dettol to reduce the chance of catching a cold.
Well if you have a child just make sure that you wash his or her toys as well when you are cleaning household surfaces and commonly-used items by all family members.
Use paper towels as it is disposable in the kitchen and bathroom for hand washing. Germs can live for several hours on cloth towels which makes a way for the transmission of viruses if a cloth towel is shared by family members. Alternatively, have separate towels for each family member and provide a clean one for guests as you should not gift him viruses for visiting his house.
Throw tissues away after use;
Well, it is basically known that one must throw tissue paper after using but still, some leave as it is. If that's the case then we must know that used tissues are sources of virus that can contaminate any surface where they are left and it is important to throw tissues after using.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle;
There isn't direct evidence to show that having a well -balanced diet or exercising daily can prevent colds, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle with adequate sleep daily could ensure that your immune system is in good condition which would again ensure that you are ready to fight infection if it occurs.
Control stress;
Well, if you have emotional stress, anxiety it would result in a weakened immune system which would again doubt your immunity skills to fight against a infection and you are more likely to catch a cold than their calmer counterparts.
Well, these are just preventive measures of a common cold, but it would be a justice to this article only when I provide good remedies after catching a common cold which could provide you relief against cold.
Well if you want to know about please just visit this link http://askmyhealth.com/cure-common-cold-sore-throat-home/
This was the article I found very helpful as it provides the maximum number of remedies and you could easily follow it.
Well, you already know why "Health is Wealth", i would like to add saying that everybody wants to enjoy life the way they want but bad health comes against it. Try to make the best of each day and being healthy makes it easier. So don't compromise on health and encourage others also do not compromise.
Well, in order to make you feel better just know the symptoms of common cold, deal with it, and make sure that you emerge out as a winner.
First of all, let's discuss some of the facts about common cold:
- Most of the adults have two to four or five colds a year; while children are prone and can easily get six to 10 and more.
- More than 200 viruses(dudes) are responsible for the cold. The most common ones are called human rhinoviruses (HRV), which can cause around 50% of colds.
- There are around 100 known serotypes of HRV, meaning that a vaccine cannot be made, this is the main reason why there are no vaccines for cold, and that we have the potential to be infected around 100 times by this alone(just guess how great are the probability of having a cold). Additionally, mutations cause a thus-far eternal number of new strains of the virus.
- Rhinoviruses(monsters) survive for three hours outside of the body, and can sometimes live for up to 48 hours on touchable surfaces, which includes everything from doorknobs and subway poles to shopping carts and light switches, computer keyboards etc..
- A single cold virus can have 16 million offspring(starts its own kingdom) within the course of a day.
- Colds are spread by touching an infected surface and then touching your nose or eyes or inhaling germ droplets in the air after an infected person sneezes or coughs.
- A person’s breath can travel 4.5 feet per second, droplets from a sneeze can travel at about 100 miles per hour(good for the race).
- The droplets from a sneeze can spread for a distance of six feet(good long jumper).
- A single sneeze can spray 100,000 germs into the air ... which is why you should keep a six-foot distance from a sneezing sick person(Everytime you do it, people will count you as insane).
- People are thought to be most contagious when symptoms are at their worst stage; though they have a chance of infecting others even before symptoms develop.
- Vitamin C won’t cure a cold. But, according to a Magazine, having an intake of at least 0.2 grams of vitamin C every day might decrease the duration of a cold by a day or two.
- Symptoms usually begin 2 or 3 days after infection and last for 2 to 14 days.
Well, with the above facts you would have got an idea of common cold and the viruses causing it. You would have also got an idea of how easy it is to get a common cold and how easy it can be transmitted.
Well let me assume the most common questions asked and let me answer myself:
- How common cold starts?
- What are the symptoms of the common cold?
- What is the treatment of common cold?
- How common cold starts?
You can get a cold by touching your eyes or nose after you touch surfaces with cold germs on them. You can also inhale the germs.
Well, it can happen by direct physical contact with someone who already has a common cold, or by touching a surface contaminated with their germs like while giving or taking money, doorknob or spoon and then touching your nose or mouth. You can also catch it from virus harbouring droplets in the air released by a sneeze or a cough.
A cold begins when a virus attaches to the lining of your nose or throat(and also if the virus has found a sweet spot in your body). Your immune system, the body's defence against germs sends out white blood cells to attack this invader(monster). Until and unless you've had a run-in(war) with that exact strain of the virus before, the initial attack fails and your body sends in reinforcements(revenge).
Your nose and throat get inflamed and make a lot of mucus. With so much of your energy directed at fighting the cold virus, you're left feeling tired and miserable.
Well, one important fact you need to understand is that getting chilly or wet doesn't cause you to get sick. But there are things which may make you prone to come down with a cold. For example, you're more likely to catch one if you're extremely tired, under emotional distress(stress, anxiety), or have an allergy to nose and throat symptom.
What are the symptoms of a common cold?
Symptoms of a cold usually begin with a sore throat or nose, sneezing, runny nose, or a general feeling of tiredness. These symptoms usually happen 2-3 days after catching a cold virus and lasts for 2 to 14 days. Further, symptoms may progress to a mild cough and a runnier nose and that may last for another 4-10 days. If symptoms worsen to include a fever, or an increasingly sore throat, or earaches, body aches and troubling headache it could mean you need more medical assistance. Follow this article to know what causes common cold symptoms, what they look like, how to treat them, and much more.
Well, I have divided symptoms into 3 types:
- Nasal symptoms
- Head symptoms
- Whole-body symptoms
Nasal Symptoms
- a runny nose
- stuffy nose
- loss of taste
- loss of smell
- nasal congestion
- nasal secretions which are watery
- sneezing
Head Symptoms
- watery eyes
- a sore throat
- a cough
- low-grade fever
- a headache
- earaches
- body aches
- chest discomfort if it leads to a cough
- difficulty in breathing deeply
- general tiredness
- feeling chill
- fever(low or high-grade fever)
Well, as there is no cure for common cold, your treatment should have two goals. First, you must give your immune system a charge, because your immunity fights against the viruses and a good immunity could reduce the effect of cold by a day or two.
When the viruses attack your body, your immune system jumps in to fight the viruses. Well, too much stress reduces the number of cells that fight against the viruses. It is better if you work for the betterment of your immunity and it could be done using the steps below:
As "Prevention is better than cure", it is great if you could reduce the chances of getting yourself and your family members affected by the cold.
While it is not in our hands completely to prevent the spread of viruses causing a cold, little steps can be taken to reduce your and your family's chances of becoming infected with a virus that causes colds.
Wash your hands frequently:
This is usually the most effective and most simple method and is the best measure to prevent transmission of colds. Normally after daily activities such as after shopping, going to the workplace, or spending time in public places such as parks, playgrounds etc, hand washing is critical. Frequently washing hands can destroy viruses that you have to obtain from touching surfaces used by other peoples. Children must also be aware of the importance of hand washing, and we must make it a habit for them. To avoid being attacked by virus one can carry a hand sanitizer with him so that he can use it 3-4 times a day.
Avoid touching your face:
Well, this may sound crazy but this may reduce chances of catching a common cold and many other diseases. Avoid touching face especially the nose, mouth, and eye areas, if you are around someone having a cold or if you have been touching surfaces in a public area without your knowledge(we cannot predict or find which surfaces are infected or which are not, so it's better to use wash your hands or use sanitizer.
Don't smoke
Smoking can irritate the airways and increase susceptibility to colds and other infections. Smoking is that habit which always creates a lose-lose situation. Well, we don't know the reasons why one smokes, so we can't judge a person his character by his smoking habit, so even if you are a smoker,
I can't judge you but let me just say you guys that life is wonderful guys, yeah you may be in a tough phase but that's just for short time, you have more to experience in life so why just waste the chances of making our life awesome. Who doesn't want to be awesome and have an awesome life? Well, if you don't want to enjoy life then believe me you don't want to live life for yourself. If that's the case then let me give you an idea just try to make others happy it would add a purpose to your life and believe me the resources you were short of you could create a room for him, make him happy and for that you need to healthy.
Believe me, if you make others happy then you would be happy, sorry but that's more productive than smoking and killing yourself daily. but you are but at least we should think in a way Even exposure to passive smoke can make you (or your children) more vulnerable to colds.
Use disposable items if someone in your family is infected. These are little things which might reduce the probability of catching a cold. Disposable cups, glasses should be thrown away after each use which would prevent accidental spread of the virus through sharing of cups or glasses. It would be safe if you have young children who might try to drink from others cups.
Keep household surfaces clean:
Anything which is easily touchable by all family members such doorknobs, drawer pulls, cupboard, keyboards, light switches, telephones, remote controls, countertops, and sinks can all remain a sweet spot for viruses for hours after their use by an infected person. Wipe these surfaces frequently with soap and water or a disinfectant solution such as Dettol to reduce the chance of catching a cold.
Well if you have a child just make sure that you wash his or her toys as well when you are cleaning household surfaces and commonly-used items by all family members.
Use paper towels as it is disposable in the kitchen and bathroom for hand washing. Germs can live for several hours on cloth towels which makes a way for the transmission of viruses if a cloth towel is shared by family members. Alternatively, have separate towels for each family member and provide a clean one for guests as you should not gift him viruses for visiting his house.
Throw tissues away after use;
Well, it is basically known that one must throw tissue paper after using but still, some leave as it is. If that's the case then we must know that used tissues are sources of virus that can contaminate any surface where they are left and it is important to throw tissues after using.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle;
There isn't direct evidence to show that having a well -balanced diet or exercising daily can prevent colds, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle with adequate sleep daily could ensure that your immune system is in good condition which would again ensure that you are ready to fight infection if it occurs.
Control stress;
Well, if you have emotional stress, anxiety it would result in a weakened immune system which would again doubt your immunity skills to fight against a infection and you are more likely to catch a cold than their calmer counterparts.
Well, these are just preventive measures of a common cold, but it would be a justice to this article only when I provide good remedies after catching a common cold which could provide you relief against cold.
Well if you want to know about please just visit this link http://askmyhealth.com/cure-common-cold-sore-throat-home/
This was the article I found very helpful as it provides the maximum number of remedies and you could easily follow it.
Well, you already know why "Health is Wealth", i would like to add saying that everybody wants to enjoy life the way they want but bad health comes against it. Try to make the best of each day and being healthy makes it easier. So don't compromise on health and encourage others also do not compromise.
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