The common cold affects more than 3 million people a year. Colds cause a lot of people to stay home. The CDC says 22 million school days are lost each year in the U.S. because of them. Some estimates say that Americans have 1 billion colds a year. The common cold usually comes from various types of viruses. There are over 200 viruses that leads to the common cold. However, the most popular one is rhinovirus. A common cold normally last for two weeks. Most colds last about 7 to 10 days, but if your symptoms linger, you may need to call the doctor. Sometimes, colds lead to an infection by bacteria in your sinuses, ears and lungs.
How Do People Become Infected With The Common Cold
It is easy for the common cold to be spread. The virus for the common cold becomes airborne. Respiratory droplets get into the air when people sneeze or cough. Also, people get infected with the cold virus when they hug, kiss or shake hands. It can also spread from one person to another if you share a drink or touch a contaminated surface. Also, if you are under a lot of stress, tired, not getting a lot of sleep or immune system is compromise, it will increase the chances of you catching a cold.

Signs Of A Cold
1. Runny Nose
2. Snezzing Congestion
3. High Fever
4. Scratchy Throat
5. Mucus Draining From The Nose To Throat
6. Watery Eyes
7. Coughing
Treatment For Common Cold At Home
1. Over-the-counter products
2. Menthol to the affected area (Vicks VapoRub)
3. Ibuprofen (Advil) For Inflammation
4. Diphenhydramine a Antihistamine
5. Guaifenesin (Mucinex), Dextromethorphan (Delsym), Oxymetazoline nasally (Zicam) For Congestion and Mucus Problems
6. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) For Pain
7. Throat lozenge For Sore Throat
8. Gently Blow Nose Frequently To Get The Mucus Out
9. Gargle
10. Drink Plenty Of Water To Stay Hydrated
11. Get Good Rest
12. Drink Hot Liquids
13. Take Steamy Showers
Remember colds are self treatable. They only last for about two weeks. Lab test are not needed. Most people will recover from a cold in two weeks. There’s no cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are of no use against cold viruses. You just have to wait it out. However, if your cold last past two weeks. You should see a doctor because it may be something more serious.

Best Regards,

Frankie Muhammad