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Common Cold (Upper Respiratory Infection)

Description

A cold is a contagious viral infection that principally involves the upper-respiratory passages, the nose, throat, sinuses, ears, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes. Common colds are generally not responsive to antibiotics.

Symptoms

Symptoms

Cough, runny nose (rhinorrhea), fever, muscle aches, headache, sore throat.

Tests

Tests

A history and physical exam will be performed. A Chest X-ray to rule out pneumonia is sometimes performed.

Standard Workup
  • X-Ray
Treatment

Treatment

Treatment includes: medications for fever, antihistamines for excessive runny nose, and oral fluids to reverse dehydration.

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