Common Cold - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract).

Symptoms-

Body aches

Cough

Headache

Loss of taste and smell

Low-grade fever

Malaise

Nasal Congestion

Runny or stuffy nose

Sneezing

Sore throat

Watery eyes

Causes-
Although many types of viruses can cause a common cold, rhinoviruses are the most common reason to develop this disease. Other viruses are coronavirus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza virus

Risk factors

Children younger than six

Contact with infected persons

Smoking

Weakened immune system

Complications

Acute sinusitis

Asthma

Bronchiolitis

Croup

Otitis media

Pneumonia

Strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis)

Specialists to Visit -

Infectious disease

Pediatrician

General Physician

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk