Cold symptoms?

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Cold is a common respiratory disease caused by a variety of viruses, which can be divided into common cold and influenza. What we usually say is common cold, commonly known as cold. Colds are mostly caused after people catch a cold. They begin to feel dry, itchy and hot in the nasopharynx, and then sneeze, stuffy nose, clear nose and tears. Cold symptoms? Let's talk about it

Cold symptoms?

The incubation period is 1-3 days, which varies with the virus. Enterovirus is short, adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus are long. The main manifestations are nasal symptoms, such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, dry throat, itching or burning sensation, and even postnasal drip.

At the same time or a few hours after the onset of symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose and so on. After 2-3 days, the nasal mucus became thick, often accompanied by sore throat, tears, hypoesthesia, dyspnea, hoarseness, etc. Generally no fever and systemic symptoms, or only low fever, discomfort, mild chills, headache. Physical examination showed nasal mucosa congestion, edema, secretions, pharyngeal mild congestion.

When complicated with eustachian tube inflammation, there may be hearing loss and other symptoms. Purulent sputum or severe symptoms of lower respiratory tract suggest viral infection other than rhinovirus or secondary bacterial infection. If there is no complication, it can be cured in 5-7 days.

matters needing attention

Appropriate diet: 1, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, supplement adequate vitamins; 2. Eat more high-quality protein rich food, enhance the body's resistance; 3. Eat a light and easy to digest liquid diet.