Common ColdTHE COMMON COLD IS A VIRAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT THAT PRIMARILY AFFECTS THE NOSE. SIGNS AND

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE COUGHING, SORE THROAT, RUNNY NOSE, SNEEZING, AND FEVER WHICH USUALLY RESOLVE IN SEVEN TO TEN DAYS, WITH SOME

SYMPTOMS LASTING UP TO THREE WEEKS.

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Upper Respiratory Tract

Characteristics You can catch it from another person who is infected with the

virus. When a virus attaches to the lining of nose / throat cold

begins. It is the most frequent infectious disease in humans with the

average adult getting two to three colds a year and the average child getting between six and twelve.

Children have around 6-7 colds a year, reason being getting in touch with other kids in school with cold and also they have weak immune system.

Antibiotics should not be used.

Signs and symptoms Cough Congestion Mucus draining from your nose into your throat Scratchy / sore throat Sneezing Stuffy nose Watery eyes If there is high fever or muscle ache then it can be Flu

instead of just common cold.

Causes Viruses: Rhinovirus (30%–80%), a type of picornavirus with 99 known serotypes. Human coronavirus (≈15%), Influenza viruses (10%–15%), Adenoviruses (5%), Human respiratory syncytial virus, Enteroviruses other than rhinoviruses, and metapneumovirus. Frequently more than one virus is present. In total over 200 different viral types are associated with colds

Causes Transmission: The common cold virus is typically transmitted via airborne droplets

(aerosols), direct contact with infected nasal secretions, or fomites (contaminated objects)

Transmission is common in day-care and at school due to the proximity of many children with little immunity and frequently poor hygiene.

These infections are then brought home to other members of the family.

People sitting in close proximity appear at greater risk.

Causes Weather: Cold can be "caught" by prolonged exposure to cold weather such as rain or

winter conditions, which is how the disease got its name. Some of the viruses that cause the common colds are seasonal, occurring more

frequently during cold or wet weather. Other : Herd immunity, generated from previous exposure to cold viruses, plays an

important role in limiting viral spread, as seen with younger populations that have greater rates of respiratory infections.

Poor immune function is a risk factor for disease. Insufficient sleep & malnutrition have been associated with a greater risk of

developing infection following rhinovirus exposure It is recommended that breast feeding be continued when an infant has a cold.

Prevention The only possibly useful ways to reduce the spread of cold viruses are

physical measures such as hand washing and face masks; in the healthcare environment, gowns and disposable gloves are also used.

Vaccination has proved difficult as there are many viruses involved and they mutate rapidly.

Creation of a broadly effective vaccine is, thus, highly improbable. Regular hand washing appears to be effective in reducing the

transmission of cold viruses, especially among children. Wearing face masks when around people who are infected may be

beneficial.

Homeopathy Treatment Homeopathy treatment is holistic & patient friendly, and are customized

to suit each patient according to his condition. Homeopathy offers the best treatment for Common Cold.

There are many medicines; only few given here. Aconitum, Allium Cepa, Arsenicum, Belladonna, Bryonia, Calcarea carb, Ferrum phos, Gelsemium, Hepar sulphur, Kali bic, Natrum mur, Nux

vomica and Pulsatila are prescribled for common cold as per the condition of patient.

We at Anubhuti Homeo Clinics prefer to take history of patients first and advise proper homeopathy remedies. A detailed history followed by constitutional treatment by a good and qualified homeopathic doctor is necessary to treat the complaints that appear. It is not advisable to resort to self-medication for any disease. The remedies mentioned in this presentation are mentioned solely to create awareness of homeopathic medicines in dealing with disease conditions