Colds Common cold is the most common infectious disease in humans. In fact, colds are caused by exposure to certain types of viruses that attack the respiratory systemUpper Respiratory Tract. The most common virus is the Corona virus, also known as Coronavirus (Coronavirus), and the virus known as the Rhinovirus. The underlying cause of this disease The type of health problems is that there are more than 200 viruses that can cause a person to suffer from a cold, so the body can not be resistant to all these types. This is confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vulva that the adult N likely to suffer from colds two to three times per year, while the child is more susceptible to colds, it was found that they had infected 12 times per year.Coughing or sneezing or touching surfaces contaminated with the patient's droplets. In any case, the infected person is contagious a day or two before the onset of the symptoms and continues to be able to transmit the infection until the symptoms have completely disappeared. [1] Fast cure for colds There are a number of treatment options that achieve rapid control of the symptoms that appear on people with colds, the most important can be mentioned as follows: [2] Take sufficient rest and absence from work or school, in order to provide adequate energy for the body to fight viruses and causing infection and control. Sleep for enough hours during the night and take a nap during the day several times a day, because lack of sleep weakens the immune system, thus limiting its ability to face viruses causing the infection of the cold. One of the advices in the area of sleep: to take care to use an additional pillow to raise the head, which reduces the pressure updated, and thus facilitate the breathing process of the patient. It should be noted that the recommendation to increase the drinking of fluids came from the scientific rule that fluids help to get rid of mucus and reduce the feeling of the person suffering from congestion , in addition to its role in reducing the symptoms of headaches and general fatigue that may occur as a result of suffering from And for beverages containing gas, caffeine and alcohol, it is advisable for the patient to refrain from eating it, causing it to worsen the symptoms of the disease. Gurgling or boiling with water and salt, because this has a role in controlling the swelling and reduce the accumulation of mucus, and it is worth mentioning that the salt solution attend to the rinse by adding a quarter to a half teaspoon of salt to a cup of warm water, and repeat this process several times per day . Take hot tea and other hot drinks to control symptoms of colds such as tiredness , general fatigue, and sore throat. Taking honey, because it has a role in reducing the cough that may accompany the cold, but it is worth noting that giving honey is not allowed in cases where the injury is below the first year of life. Bathing hot water, because the rising steam helps to moisten the throat and nose, which reduces the symptoms of the patient, including congestion, and it was found that warm water helps to relax the muscles . Taking over-the-counter medicines: It should be noted that these drugs are not given to children under the age of six without consulting the doctor, in addition to the need for user attention to the instructions attached to the package, and can be summarized the most important of these medicines and the most common as follows: Paracetamol is a drug known as Paracetamol. Paracetamol is present in many medications for treating colds, so the user should pay attention to the dose prepared in each medicine so that the total daily dose does not exceed 3000 mg. Anticonvulsants: These drugs reduce the blood vessels of the nose, which in turn helps to open air passages, and is not recommended for more than three days. Spaghetti: also known as expectorants, as these drugs help to dissolve phlegm . Antihistamine (Antihistamine), which works to reduce the runny nose and sneeze . Factors that increase the risk of colds Although a person may have a cold, there are a number of factors that increase the chances of infection. The following is the most important statement: [3] Age: It has been shown that children under six years of age are more susceptible to colds, especially if they are in the role of the care of known children 's nurseries. Weakness of the immune system: People who suffer from the weakness of the immune system of the cold more than others, and factors that cause the weakness of the immune system: chronic disease. Time of year: People were found to have a cold in the fall and winter by more than the rest of the seasons. Smoking: as the smokers are more likely to suffer from colds, as well as the severity of the disease was found to be more severe if the person is a smoker.
