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A common cold is a viral infection. It is one of the respiratory tracts. This viral infection affects adults and children. Viruses are the primary cause of this common cold, such as Rhinoviruses, Asenovoruea and coronaviruses.
Common colds are transmissible and passed from person to person through contaminated surfaces, as these viruses can survive on surfaces for hours. Cold weather increases the chances of catching a common cold. Although it's a mild illness, it can be so discomforting.
The common cold is mainly caused by different viruses such as
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Adenoviruses
This virus causes cold-like symptoms, and they are mild and less frequent. It can also lead to gastroenteritis and conjunctivitis.
Rhinoviruses
is a virus that amounts to a high cause of common cold of about 30-50% and attacks more in cold temperatures. It is transferred through sneezes or coughs of the affected person.
Coronaviruses
This is another cause of common cold in winter or colder seasons. They are also transferred from person to person through droplets on contaminated surfaces.
Enterovirus
This is another cause of the common cold that thrives mostly in late summer
Respiratory Syncytial vorus(RSV)
This affects children, causing the common cold in them, sometimes leading to pneumonia.
These Common Colds come with some. Symptoms include:
Sneezing frequently and nasal discharge
feverish condition
fatigue, making a person lack the energy to do anything
Nasal congestion
cough comes mildly and may increase some things
Discomfort that something comes with body pains
Natural treatments for common cold
Natural treatments help lessen the discomfort of the common cold and quicken body healing. Some of these treatments are;
Stay hydrated by taking and maintaining the intake of plenty of fluid to enhance moisture in the throat.
Steam inhaling is a natural treatment that relieves nasal congestion after several minutes of deep breathing in hot water to inhale steam.
Foods rich in vitamin C, such as grapefruit, bell pepper, oranges, broccoli strawberries, lemons, etc, help boost the immune system to fight the common cold.
Gargling salt warm water several times to reduce inflammation pains of sore throat as a result of the common cold.
Common cold, being a mild illness, can be treated at home with some consistent home remedies for several days. Some of these home remedies are;
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Honey and Lemon mixed with warm water soothes the throat, keeps the body hydrated and provides the body with vitamin C to boost the immune system
Ginger tea provides relief to nasal congestion, cough and soar throat. Taking warm water with ginger combats common cold and inflammation.
Warm compress relieves headache and sinus pressure as the towel soaked in warm water is placed on your forehead and sometimes used in dapping all over the body to get relief.
Apple Cider vinegar mixture and water have antimicrobial properties that relieve soar throat and balance the body's PH level.
Homemade warm soup provides warmth, hydration and sustenance of energy and nourishment.
Mixture of Tumerix powder with warm water helps in the allevation of common cold, and inflammation and boosts immunity.
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