2024年7月12日 · Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad. Here's a look at some common cold remedies and what's known about them.

2023年5月24日 · There's no cure for the common cold. Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days. But a cough may last a few more days. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself while your body heals. Care tips include: Rest. Drink plenty of liquids. Humidify the air. Use saline nasal rinses.

2023年5月24日 · 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.

2021年6月24日 · Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment, usually within a week to 10 days, but a cough may linger for a week or more. Antibiotics don't work against cold viruses. Try to make your baby more comfortable with measures such as making sure he or she drinks enough fluids, suctioning nasal mucus and keeping the air moist.

2022年12月6日 · Viruses are the most common causes of colds, in particular viruses called rhinoviruses. There are more than 100 strains of rhinoviruses, and they are very good at growing in the nose and throat. The idea behind using zinc to …

2021年6月24日 · A cold can trigger wheezing, even if your child doesn't have asthma. If your child does have asthma, a cold can make it worse. Acute sinusitis. A common cold that doesn't resolve may lead to an infection within the sinuses (sinusitis). Other infections. A common cold can lead to other infections, including pneumonia, bronchiolitis and croup.

2024年1月5日 · 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.

2024年4月24日 · As swelling from the cold subsides, the blockage usually resolves. If your ears are plugged, try swallowing, yawning or chewing sugar-free gum to open your eustachian tubes. If this doesn't work, take a deep breath and try to blow out of your nose gently while pinching your nostrils closed and keeping your mouth shut.

You may also get these symptoms with other illness such as a cold. But colds tend to start slowly, and the flu tends to come on quickly, within two or three days after you come in contact with the virus. And while a cold can be miserable, you usually feel much worse with the flu. Other common flu symptoms include: Fever. Cough. Headache. Muscle ...

2024年11月5日 · Diphenhydramine is a common ingredient in medicines available without a prescription to lessen coughing. Since honey is safe for people over age 1 year, it might be worth a try. Children ages 1 and older can be given 0.5 to …