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mixture of upper respitory track infections F Self limiting BUT symptomatic relief often needed Direct contact / droplet 2-3 days = symptoms Peak Steam Inhalation safe option avoid application to nose for 1 saftey reasons TRANSMISSION rapid onset 7 days Typically " cold resolves"(in adults ) I avoid scalding as sitting in the bathroom w/ running hot shower + 14 days : in younger children valor N6 - may soothe symptoms in small children / Infants: apply to chest 3 back Inflammation 3 congestion of nasal passages 3 sinuses CAUSED By : Rhinovirus & adenovins headache Sore Throat 1 coughing 3 weeks: mild lough may persist ( Gargling w/ salt water; Sucking on menthol sweets - relieve sore throat or nasal congestion Irritated Pharynx relieve nasal stiffness Nasal saline drops - Sterily Nal 0.9% - can be P line or pom means 3 - 12 x Per Common cold Common Cold Symptoms Dry 3 tickly Decongestants La 1-2 drops to the nostrils can help w/ nasal congestion In nasal mucosa -> shivering year Earache Irritated Gronchi - mechanisms of action 1 > Commonly combined w / analgesics in various OTC products sweating 1 what's happening to the body ? Aetiology 1 Khinorrhoeu - clear (nasal ) Congestion 1 virus mades nasal and bronchial epithelial 1 constricts dilated blood vessels SELF CARE oral ~ Phenolpropanolamine, phenyleenrine, ephedrine, Pseudoermedring Blood decongestant L constrict dicated blood vessels ; Effects blood pressure $ glucox 4 Pseudoephedrine & ephedrine guidance Post- nasal drie shrinking of nasal membranes + Improve air circulation 3 mucus drainage 1 vasodilation of blood vessels watery Fluid Sneezing I attached to specific receptors + causing damage to ciliated cells - Thicker 1 MANAGEMENT adequate fluid and rest 4, 720 mg MAX 4 180 mg MAX as in a single transaction common cold 1 swelling of nasal lining 1 Irritation Nasal mucus Still go school / work · can be used for Illicit production of crystal meth Narrowed nasal Passages Causes release of Inflammatory mediators T Inflammation in the nose histamine congestion Blockage / nasal congestion leukotrienes Prostaglandins vasodilation + Increase Fluid / Immune cells to area Nasal congestion 3 sneezing due to DEDEMA ? cough $ sore throat due to post nasal drie Allergic Rhinitis Myalgia 1 1 conjun CHvitis lough 1 1 Differential diagnosis d * otitis media Sinusitis 1 Rhinitis Sinus lining Inflamed / swollen 1 BLOCKED drainage passage into nasal cavity -> Filled sinus I Frontal headache / facial pain _ worsens w / bending forwards / lying down 1 pain behind the eyes 1 Exacerbated by sneezing / coughing The common cold Healthy Food traditional 1 Ly its unlawful to sell a pseudoephedrine product w/ ephedrine Product together Topical decongestants 7 DAYS MAX 1 nothing specific advice and -> same w/ antibiotics - loss of appetite is normal Prophylaxis Ephedrine Ineffective and may J children w/ a cold should only cat Phenylephrine Antihistamines cause adverse effects 4 anticholinergic properties CAUTION ! When they are hungry ->