A cold is a mild illness caused by a coronavirus or rhinovirus.
Cold is a term used to refer to someone who suffers from a general feeling of weakness that affects their entire body . The concept, as seen when consulting its theoretical definition, is quite versatile and is applied in various ways. In its broadest sense, a cold is usually thought of as a mild condition of infectious nature and viral origin that is also known as a cold or catarrh and that affects the upper respiratory structure.
In this sense, a cold is an illness caused by rhinovirus or coronavirus whose most characteristic symptoms are sneezing, congestion , nasal secretions, headache, a feeling of general discomfort or discomfort, and cough.
This type of cold usually lasts between three and ten days, after which the signs end spontaneously. It is important to distinguish between a cold and the flu , which is a more serious viral infection with additional symptoms such as high fever, muscle aches, and body tremors.
Treatment of a cold
As there is no single treatment or specific measure to reverse a cold, those affected usually take over-the-counter medications or alternative remedies. In some cases, they go to a doctor, especially when the symptoms do not subside over time.
A good option to reduce the duration and severity of the cold is to consume foods with vitamin C. Experts maintain that this vitamin even helps reduce the incidence of the disease in people exposed to poor environmental conditions.
However, there are many other remedies to put an end to a cold. Among them, the natural ones that have managed to pass from generation to generation stand out, they are known as “grandmother's remedies” .
A cold causes general discomfort.
home remedies
Among them we find, for example, ingesting infusions made with bay leaves, sage and cinnamon. However, there is also the advice of drinking a glass of water daily to which a few tablespoons of honey and others of apple cider vinegar have been added.
Then, there are other tips that are simple to apply to the body. Specifically, we find the one who states that what you have to do is apply a little of the mixture of water and salt to the nasal passages. But there is also someone who, however, opts for placing the mixture prepared from mustard, flour and water on the chest.
All countries in the world have their own home remedies in this regard. Thus, for example, in the case of Russia, what is recommended is to place a raw onion cut in half on the nightstand so that during the night the patient can breathe better and recover their state of health .
Risk factors for catching a cold
Among the risk factors for contracting a cold is sharing space with an infected person in a closed area or being in close contact. The infection can be transmitted through the small droplets that the patient spreads when they sneeze, cough or exhale.
As we said, what makes someone suffer from a cold is being in contact with the person who already suffers from it. Therefore, to avoid getting infected, it is best to stay away from it, do not share towels or utensils of any kind with it, and wash your hands frequently to avoid the germs that it may generate.