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- Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Typical signs and symptoms include earaches or the return of a fever following a common cold Asthma A cold can trigger wheezing, even in people who don't have asthma For people with asthma, a cold can make it worse Sinusitis In adults or children, a common cold that lasts a while can lead to swelling and pain in the sinuses
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesnt, what cant hurt
Cold and cough medicines in young children Cold and cough medicine you can get without a prescription can harm children Do not give any cough and cold medicines to children under age 4 years Talk with your child's healthcare professional before giving any medicines to children ages 4 to 6 years
- Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
The science isn't clear on alternative cold remedies such as vitamin C, echinacea and zinc Because studies of alternative cold remedies in children are limited, these remedies are most often not recommended for use in children Here's an update on some popular choices: Vitamin C Taking vitamin C is unlikely to prevent the common cold
- COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
There's no cure for the common cold Treatment may include pain relievers and cold remedies available without a prescription, such as decongestants Unlike COVID-19, a cold is usually harmless Most people get better from a common cold in 3 to 10 days But some colds may last as long as two weeks
- Common cold in babies - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
A common cold can cause: Acute ear infection, called otitis media This is the most common complication of the common cold Ear infections occur when bacteria or viruses enter the space behind the eardrum Wheezing A cold can trigger wheezing, even in children who don't have asthma For children with asthma, a cold can make it worse Acute
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold
Cold ice cream can soothe a sore throat, and probiotics in yogurt can help alleviate stomach upset if you are taking antibiotics for an infection Check with your primary health care provider or pharmacist to get a list of foods you should avoid with medications
- Home Remedies: High blood pressure and cold remedies
Over-the-counter cold remedies aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make careful choices Among over-the-counter cold remedies, decongestants cause the most concern for people who have high blood pressure Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness by narrowing blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nose This narrowing can affect other blood vessels […]
- Cold urticaria - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Cold urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) is a reaction that appears within minutes after skin is exposed to the cold Itchy welts, also called hives, arise on affected skin Symptoms in people with cold urticaria can range from minor to serious For some people with this condition, swimming in cold water could lead to low blood pressure, fainting or shock
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