Symptoms of the common cold begin between the 1st and 3rd day after contact with the virus, and include:
- Nose or throat discomfort;
- Sneezing and coryza with watery and transparent secretion;
- Feeling of general malaise;
- Catarrh with a yellow-green coloration;
- Frequent cough.
Typically, symptoms of the common cold disappear between the 4th and the 10th day after infection, especially after exposure to cold. The main difference between the flu and the cold is the intensity of the symptoms, which in the flu are more intense and includes the fever. In case of cold the symptoms are more subtle and easy to treat. Check out more differences between flu and cold here.
How To Cure Common Cold
Treatment for the common cold is simple and consists of strengthening the body's defenses and fighting the symptoms. Some solutions are:
- Increase consumption of foods rich in vitamin C like orange, pineapple, strawberry and acerola;
- Have a chicken soup at dinner,
- Cold remedies, such as Apracur, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
In addition, it is important to avoid sudden changes in temperature, avoiding the consumption of frozen foods and bet on hydration. Here are some homemade teas to drink when you have a cold, watching our video:
Home remedy for colds
The orange juice is rich in vitamin C and acts by strengthening the body's defenses and helping in the recovery of the cold faster.
Ingredients
- 3 oranges
- 1 lemon
- 10 drops of propolis extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
Method of preparation
Make a juice with the orange and the lemon and then add the propolis and the honey. Drink the following so that the vitamin C present in this juice is not lost. Take 2 cups of this juice per day.
What causes the cold
The cold can be caused by viruses such as picornaviruses or the rhinovirus, and exposure to the cold itself does not cause a cold or increase the susceptibility of the individual to infection by a respiratory virus. The cold virus can spread through thin droplets that are released into the air when a sick person sneezes, coughs or blows the nose, so the cold is a contagious disease.
How to Prevent the Common Cold
The best measures to prevent the cold involve good hygiene. Therefore, frequent handwashing and disinfectant solutions may also be used.
Symptoms of the common cold begin between 1 and 3 days after contact with the secretions or with surfaces contaminated by any infection, ie someone with the flu.
A cold individual should remain warm and comfortable and should try to avoid transmitting the infection to others by limiting being in public places whenever possible, especially in the initial phase. Drinking plenty of fluids helps keep liquid secretions easier to be expelled.
