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Common cold
Is a cold contagious in summer?
Summer colds can also be contagious. Colds in the summer are usually viral colds, which are generally contagious. Viral colds often involve viruses such as rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, respiratory syncytial viruses, human metapneumoviruses, and coronaviruses, all of which are contagious. Therefore, it is necessary to take preventive measures against summer colds to prevent the spread to family members, such as maintaining a certain social distance, and covering your mouth and nose with an arm or tissue when coughing to reduce the spread of viral droplets. These practices help prevent the transmission of colds. Additionally, washing hands frequently and paying attention to hand hygiene also aid in preventing the spread of colds.
How to physically reduce fever when having a cold?
There are many methods of physical cooling in clinical practice. The most commonly used is to choose warm water, or to wipe areas such as the palms, soles, neck, and chest with alcohol. It should be noted that infants should not use alcohol. You can also drink more ginger sugar water or scallion water, or use cool towels, ice packs, etc., to apply cold compresses to the forehead. These can achieve the effect of physically reducing fever. Be sure to drink plenty of water and measure the temperature again two hours later. If the fever does not ease, it is necessary to use medication in a timely manner.
How is a cold transmitted?
Colds are primarily transmitted through airborne droplets, as well as close contact with patients, shared utensils, and other means of transmission. This disease itself is a respiratory infection caused by viral infections, leading to symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, headache, fever, sore throat, and cough. However, it is self-limiting, so there is no need for concern. Once sick, drink plenty of water, rest, treat symptoms accordingly, and prevent complications. To prevent colds, strengthen protection, avoid going out during the flu season, exercise regularly, and boost immunity.
Summer colds: hot compress or cold compress?
Summer is a time when the weather is relatively hot, which often leads to heat-induced colds. Patients with this condition may experience varying degrees of fever. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, local cold compresses are advisable, especially in areas like the armpits and groin. If the patient also experiences varying degrees of chills at this time, alcohol rub baths can be used for timely and effective fever reduction. Therefore, cold compresses are usually the method of choice for patients with summer colds, especially for infants and young children with high fever-induced convulsions. Applying cold compresses to the head can be more effective in reducing the temperature.
Can you eat zongzi when you have a cold?
During a cold, it is appropriate to eat some zongzi, but it is recommended not to eat ones that are too sweet. Colds are very common and are considered upper respiratory infections. Generally, most colds are viral infections and this condition typically lasts about a week before it resolves on its own. There are many factors that can trigger a cold, whether it is a viral infection, bacterial infection, or a common virus and some influenza viruses causing upper respiratory infections, patients generally may experience varying degrees of fever. Therefore, it is advised that patients with a cold should avoid eating overly sweet zongzi and preferably eat plain zongzi or those of other flavors. As some patients with a cold may have a fever that could affect normal digestive function, it is advisable to maintain a light diet during a cold, and eating a small amount of zongzi is acceptable.
Can a cold make you feel like vomiting?
Colds are a common illness and can lead to symptoms of nausea and vomiting. On one hand, some people experience a gastrointestinal type of cold, characterized by stomach discomfort and possibly even diarrhea, which can lead to nausea and vomiting. On the other hand, colds can also cause fever, and the fever can affect the function of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in nausea and vomiting. Therefore, there is no need to panic if these symptoms occur after catching a cold; some medications can be used to treat the symptoms accordingly. At the same time, it is important to rest, avoid getting chilled, drink plenty of water, and eat a light diet to facilitate recovery. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)
Is it good to take cephalosporin for a cold?
If a cold is caused by a bacterial infection, cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken for treatment. However, if the cold is caused by a viral infection, taking cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs will not be effective, and this should be noted. If you want to take cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs, it is key to first clarify what the infection is caused by and then take the appropriate medication for treatment. Also, during a cold, it's important to drink plenty of water to promote excretion. The diet should be light, avoiding spicy, greasy, cold, and stimulating foods. Additionally, it's important to rest sufficiently, avoid overexertion, not stay up late, ensure adequate sleep, and improve your body's resistance. Moreover, it's important to keep warm, avoid catching a chill, and use some anti-cold medicine under the guidance of a doctor. (Note: Regarding specific medication use, please follow the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)
How to treat a cold caused by wind-cold?
Wind-cold common cold, this is mainly due to the decline in the body's resistance, caused by exposure to wind and cold. Clinically, it is mainly characterized by chills, fever, mild headache, body aches, accompanied by sore throat, nasal congestion, and hoarse voice. Some people may also experience sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. At this time, it is necessary to use medicines that expel wind-cold and disperse external cold for treatment. You can use wind-cold cold granules. The simplest method is to use ginger brown sugar water, along with some hot porridge, cover yourself with more blankets, let the body sweat slightly, and after sweating, these symptoms can be significantly alleviated.
What should I do if I catch a cold while preparing for pregnancy?
During the pre-pregnancy period, one should not indiscriminately take medications. If the symptoms of a cold are mild, try not to use medication and drink more warm water while resting. If the cold symptoms are severe, medications should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. A cold during the pre-pregnancy period could possibly be caused by exposure to cold due to very cold weather, wearing too little clothing, or eating too many cold and raw foods. During pre-pregnancy, it is crucial to keep warm to prevent diseases, frequently ventilate by opening windows, and wear a mask outdoors depending on the weather conditions.
How to quickly clear a stuffy nose when you have a cold?
The common cold is a very common clinical disease, mostly caused by a decrease in immune function and viral infection. Symptoms of the common cold mainly include fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and other discomforts. When nasal congestion is caused by a cold, how can one quickly alleviate the symptoms of congestion? Generally, to relieve it in a short period of time, one can apply a hot towel to the nasal cavity or use some vasodilator drugs to improve the symptoms of nasal blockage temporarily. Therefore, clinically, to relieve such symptoms, one can appropriately use some medication or apply a hot towel to the nose. However, the fundamental solution to nasal congestion caused by a cold is to use antiviral drugs for symptomatic treatment, as this is the only way to completely cure the nasal congestion symptoms caused by the cold.