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Analysis on Common Cold

Common cold is a mild viral infection which involves sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, coughing, headache etc. and is the most common illness in human beings. Most often common cold is treated by taking medications or home remedies. It may persist for a couple of days or even a week. If the condition is extreme or prolonging one has to consult a Doctor for proper treatment.

Children are more affected by common cold than adults. Common Cold is contagious hence it is easily transmitted from one person to another. The colder months of the year provide greater chance for catching cold. Common cold is the most popular factor that is responsible for students’ “School Absenteeism”. To avoid contamination, the sufferer should use a hanky while sneezing or coughing. Washing Hands thoroughly can help in preventing the transmission of virus, if you have close contact with the sufferer.

Common Cold is mainly caused due to virus called “Rhinovirus” or “Coronavirus”. At present, there is no direct cure for common cold however medications are available for the symptoms caused by Cold. Medications like decongestants, antibiotics, cough suppressants, anti-virals, analgesics etc help in fighting against the symptoms of cold like headache, cough, sneezing, runny nose etc. Herbal remedies, steam-inhalation and home remedies such as intake of pepper, ginger etc. help in fighting against cold.