Common cold is an infectious disease caused by filterable common cold virus known as Rhino Virus. It is easily transmitted from one person to another person by inhalation of droplets of exhaled air contamination of nasal area with infected materials,etc. Common cold viruses are abundantly found in the mucus and droplets sneezed or coughed by the infected person. Contamination of food or wat with these droplets or its direct inhalation can easily infect another healthy person.
Symptoms
- Running nose or continuous watery discharge from nose.
- Erythema(Redness) and irritation of nose.
- Swelling sinuses difficulty in breathing, sound becomes "Close-nose" type.
- Redness in eyes sometimes there may be slight fever too.
- Watery eyes due to continuous secretion of tear.
Preventive Measures
- Proper rests with restricted intake of hot and spicy food.
- Isolation of patient and his/her proper care.
- Be safe from.infected persons handerkhief ,cloths,etc.
- Cough and nasal discharge should not be disposed openly. There should be safe disposal of body products.
- Yoga , physical exercises,and balanced diet with inclusion of vitamin-C should be taken to increase immune power.
- Warm cloths should be worn in winter season and cold places.
- Cold drinks and excessive exposure to cold environment should be discouraged for prevention from common cold.
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