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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
- Cold or allergy: Which is it? - Mayo Clinic
A cold may last 3 to 10 days in adults, although a cough may last for a couple of weeks longer You can treat the symptoms of the common cold with rest and added fluids Pain relievers may help with aching muscles or throat pain Nasal rinses or sprays may help with congestion or runny nose Seasonal allergies may last several weeks
- Cold sore - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Cold sores, or fever blisters, are a common viral infection They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around the lips These blisters are often grouped together in patches After the blisters break, a scab forms that can last several days Cold sores usually heal in 2 to 3 weeks without leaving a scar
- Cold sore - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
The cold sore ointment docosanol (Abreva) may shorten the healing time of a cold sore At the first sign of symptoms, apply it to the affected skin as directed on the package Use a cotton-tipped swab to put medicine on a cold sore This helps prevent the spread of the sores to other parts of the body To ease the discomfort of a cold sore:
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