Oh my phlegm
NASAL CONGESTION, HEADACHE, and SORE THROAT are the most common symptoms of this.
What is the common cold?
Psychological stress and sleeplessness
What are major risk factors for catching the common cold?
A plan to let the infection run its course.
What is the most likely outcome of the common cold?
The most frequent illness of the industrialized world.
What is the Common Cold?
This medicine can stop itching and nasal congestion
What are anti-histamines?
Immune system response to the virus is the cause of this.
What causes my nose to run like a faucet?
Airplanes, cold climates, and saliva
What are some factors that are unproven to promote transmission of a cold?
The following symptoms are not necessarily an indication of a bacterial disease: thicker nasal discharge, facial pain, worsening congestion
What is acute rhinosinusitis?
500 million infections, 17 billion dollars, and 40% of all lost time at work
What is the impact of the Common Cold?
This medicine can break up thick mucous.
What are expectorants e.g MUCINEX?
Suffering, on average, for 3-10 days.
How long does a cold last?
Hand washing, exercise, and sleep
What are the best ways to prevent catching a cold?
Symptoms lasting 7-10 days
When should we discuss using antibiotics?
200 types of viruses, mostly RHINOVIRUS, 10-15% are corona viruses.
What causes the Common Cold?
This topical medicine can relieve inflammation of the nose and throat?
What is steroid nasal spray?
Seeing blood in the phlegm is most likely a sign of this?
Acute Bronchitis
Zinc, Vitamin C,herbal medicines, gargling
Name some unproven ways to prevent colds?
A fever over 101, severe pain, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
When do I call the doctor?
Hand to hand contact, large droplets, aerosols
How is the Common Cold transmitted?
Hot Tea, Sleep, Steam shower, fluids
What are some natural cold remedies?
Green/yellow or clear nasal discharge
What is an expected quality of the phlegm during the peak of viral cold symptoms?
Getting on this medicine quickly will have no impact on treating a viral infection.
What is a ZPACK?
I took antibiotics, got better, and then got worse again.
What is acute bacterial sinusitis?
2-3 hours on hard/smooth surfaces
How long can a virus live outside the body?
This recipe includes honey, lemon, and whiskey.
What is a Hot Toddy?