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Viral
rhinitis
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- The syndrome known as the "common
cold" can be caused by any one of a number of viruses. These
include rhinoviruses and
adenoviruses.
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- Nasal Congestion
- Clear runny nose
- Watery eyes
- Sneezing
- Scratchy throat
- Headache
- Fatigue
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- Treatments that may shorten the
course of a cold:
- Zinc lozenges
- Echinacea
- Vitamin C (500 mg is probably
sufficient)
- Chicken soup (believe it or not,
one medical study showed it to be beneficial)
- Antibiotics do not
help!
- Pseudophedrine (Sudaphed) by
mouth
- Oxymetazolone or phenylephrine nasal spray for a few days of use (longer can cause a rebound effect, i.e., worsening Nasal Congestion
and drainage)
- Wash your hands often, especially
during cold and flu
season.
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- Otitis Media ("ear
infection") or sinus infections (nasal drainage turns yellow
or green) may complicate the common cold. These usually do
need to be treated with
antibiotics.
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