Common Cold Symptoms and Treatment

Primus Internal medicine department and Preventive Health care

The common cold is a viral disease of infective nature . it affects the upper respiratory tract  primarily the nose. The  symptoms  include runny  nose, cough, nasal  congestion and  a sore  throat,  seldom  accompanied by muscle  ache, fatigue, headache,  and loss  of  appetite  and  usually  resolve  in  7  to  10  days,  with  a  few symptoms lasting  up  to more  than  two weeks. It is  the most  frequently  encountered   infectious  disease in man  with the average adult contracting 2- 3 colds a year and the average child contracting between 6-12 .No  cure  exists  so  far  for  the  common  cold,  the  symptoms  can  be  treated.  Treatment  thus  comprises symptomatic  relief. Getting  plenty  of  rest,  drinking  fluids  to  maintain  hydration,  and gargling with  warm saline water, preventive measures are reasonable conservative measures.

Over 200 viruses are implicated in the cause of the common cold; the rhinoviruses are the most common.

Thus Boost your Immunity to prevent Cold

Immunity is the body’s internal defence mechanism. Your immune system is the only thing that can protect one from germs & diseases.

Eat a diet that is high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Avoid junk food, especially those that are high in saturated fat, sugar, artificial colors and artificial flavors.
Exercise regularly- or indulge in some form of physical activity .
Maintain optimum weight
Maintain your blood pressure
Keep yourself stress free and get adequate sleep
Maintain hygiene- wash hands and keep your home & work area clean & hygienic
Avoid Smoking & have alcohol in moderation(if drink)
Get regular medical screening test

Go For Routine Preventive Health Check up

“PREVENTION  IS  BETTER  THAN  CURE.”  The  human  body  is    constantly  working  24hrs  a  day. Today’s  stressful  lifestyle  is  increasing  the  number  of  people  suffering      from  diseases  like Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Lifestyle Disorders, psychological problems  Cancer etc. This means that it's always better to undergo a periodic and complete checkup of your body, which  can  tell  you  about  your  health  and  catch  diseases  early.   Health  checks  also identify minor ailments at their onset for which one can take proper medication, precautions and leads to a healthy lifestyle.

When should one go for health checkups-

• To know about the general health status & nutritional status of the body.
• Family history of diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, thyroid cancer, congenital disease etc, .
• Experiencing  sudden weight loss & weight gain
• Experiencing  frequent headaches, mood swings, palpitation and abdominal pains.
• Health checks to rule out certain disease which are more prevalent at certain age/sex
• If there are any changes in urinary frequency , appearance of blood, altered bowel habits & frequent urinary tract infection.

Most ailments requiring surgery do not occur overnight, but build up over a period of time, and in many cases, can be detected early through regular checks.

 Primus Internal Medicine Department,
PRIMUS SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL

CHANAKYAPURI, NEW DELHI, INDIA

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