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百科

Common cold

呼吸内科

Common symptoms

头痛、浑身忽冷忽热、咽痛、发烧、咽喉干燥及灼热感、流鼻涕、鼻塞、发热伴寒战、情绪性感冒

The pathology of disease

Common cold (coryza) is a common viral respiratory illness; 30-50% from rhinovirus. Any season. Influenza from influenza virus is highly contagious, prone to mutation; 20-40% attack rate.

Common Symptoms

Headache; chills/sweats; sore throat; fever; dry throat; runny nose; nasal congestion; fever with chills

Causes

70-80% viral (influenza A/B/C, parainfluenza, RSV, adenovirus, rhinovirus, ECHO, Coxsackie, measles, rubella); bacterial (Strep/H. flu/pneumococcus/staph); cold/fatigue/rain.

Treatment

Symptomatic; rest; fluids

Prevention

Hand hygiene; flu vaccine; avoid close contact.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the respiratory medicine department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.