{"product_id":"2940153837956","title":"Common Cold, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Cold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho has never had the common cold?\u003cbr\u003eThe code words are “Ah Choo” or sneezing, dripping of nose, pain in the throat and occasional fever.\u003cbr\u003eCold weather, rain, freezer, snow, air conditioner are the precursor of a common cold. Once one person gets the common cold, every one in a closed environment gets it.\u003cbr\u003eThat is why they called it the common cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Common Cold is considered the viral infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by one of many contagious viruses that intrude into the nose, throat, sinuses or ears.\u003cbr\u003eThe virus travels:\u003cbr\u003e1. From hand to mouth or\u003cbr\u003e2. Through the air on minute droplets carrying infected secretions from one sneezing wheezing child to another.\u003cbr\u003eOnce in the body the virus settles in and multiplies in the child causing symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eIt is normal for many children to catch a cold week after week since the child’s immune system is still developing.\u003cbr\u003eUnder 4 years old the child will have an average of 7 colds a year.\u003cbr\u003eOlder children will have 4-5 colds a year.\u003cbr\u003eAdults will even have less than 3 colds per year.\u003cbr\u003eThe common cold usually in colder weather and is worse in the winter months from October to February.\u003cbr\u003eThe common cold virus consist over 200 different viruses such as:\u003cbr\u003ea. Rhinovirus,\u003cbr\u003eb. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),\u003cbr\u003ec. Corona virus,\u003cbr\u003ed. Rotavirus.\u003cbr\u003eEven SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) are from the common cold virus family.\u003cbr\u003eGenerally the common cold viruses produce mild but uncomfortable symptoms which seldom last more than 1 week:\u003cbr\u003eUnlike Influenza, the patient suffers more from inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, with sneezing, sore throat, and usually mild coughing.\u003cbr\u003e1. Runny nose\u003cbr\u003e2. Nasal congestion\u003cbr\u003e3. Sneezing\u003cbr\u003e4. Sore throat\u003cbr\u003e5. Tiredness\u003cbr\u003e6. Headache especially around the eyes and forehead\u003cbr\u003eNormally a common cold illness runs its course without complications in one week.\u003cbr\u003eThe membranes of the mucosa in the upper respiratory tract swell.\u003cbr\u003eMucus production is increased.\u003cbr\u003eThe swelling causes the air passages in the respiratory tract to narrow making breathing difficult.\u003cbr\u003eThe sinuses become congested.\u003cbr\u003eThe nose runs.\u003cbr\u003eThese are followed by sneezing, aching head and body and watery eyes as part of the process of Common cold infection.\u003cbr\u003eThe initial phase lasts for 2-5 days with nasal congestion, low grade fever and cough.\u003cbr\u003eAt the most contagious period the nasal secretions thin watery mucus composed entirely of viral discharge.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the secretions turned thick and yellowish or greenish, the discharge is full of dead white blood cells (immune cells), dead viral particles and bacteria.\u003cbr\u003eSurprisingly this is a sign of healing and the minimal contagious stage of a common cold.\u003cbr\u003eA common cold usually lasts 5-10 days if not complicated.\u003cbr\u003eBecause there is no cure for a viral infection, the doctor usually aim at relieving the symptoms:\u003cbr\u003e1. Rest is the most important part of treatment.\u003cbr\u003eA rested patient will recover faster.\u003cbr\u003e2. Adequate warm fluids keep the mucus membranes moist to allow infected mucus to flow better and also to replace wet mucus lost during the runny nose.\u003cbr\u003e3. If there is any fever, headaches and pains, paracetamol can be given to relieve symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eAspirin should not be given in children because of the danger of Reye’s syndrome which can affect the brain.\u003cbr\u003e4. Oral (tablet or syrup) decongestants may also relieve nasal symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eAntihistamines may help to dry mucus production but do not effectively relieve the common cold..\u003cbr\u003e5. Decongestant sprays can relieve block nose temporarily, but should not be used for more than three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Common Cold\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Allergic Rhinitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Sneeze\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076234887408,"sku":"2940153837956","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153837956_p0.jpg?v=1764058130","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153837956","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}