The common cold: Current therapy and natural history

The common cold and decongestant therapy.

1. Discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and complications of the common cold in children. 2. Describe the viral causes and pathogenesis of the common cold. 3. Describe transmission of the common cold. 4. Explain the systemic effects of oral decongestants and antihistamines in infants and young children. 5. Recognize that over-the-counter cough and cold preparations have not been adequa...

Blood-letting therapy for the common cold

Background: Many people experience the common cold, but there is currently no special treatment. For this reason, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are used to improve the symptoms of the common cold. Blood-letting therapy (BL) is a CAM therapy that has been used for over 2000 years to treat various diseases. However, few studies have provided evidence for the efficacy and ...

Newer Insights into the Prsevention of the Common Cold

Since most colds are self-limiting, symptoms will usually resolve on their own in seven to ten days. For the majority of patients, treatment is symptomatic and targeted at the most bothersome symptoms. Specific nonprescription therapy may relieve cold symptoms but should be used with caution, especially in at-risk patient populations. Patients should monitor for worsening symptoms, and progress...

The common cold.

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