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How to recognize the onset of a cold and cure it faster?

The beginning of the summer of 2022 cannot be called comfortable -it often rains in many parts of Russia, and even the temperature is often not high enough for pleasant summer walks. In such weather, it is very easy to catch a cold, that is, to catch some kind of virus that causes a runny nose, cough, chills, fever and other unpleasant symptoms. And at first everything seems to be fine - after being in cold and humid air, a person feels normal. But after a couple of days, the viruses make themselves felt and the treatment sometimes takes a whole week, if not more. Let's see how people start to get a cold and is it possible to know in advance that a person has caught the virus? After all, if this is possible, there is a chance to take measures for a quick cure.

If you treat a cold on time, it will pass faster.

Content

  • 1 What is a cold?
  • 2 How does a cold develop?
  • 3 How do you get a cold?
    • 3.1 The first stage of the common cold
    • 3.2 Second stage cold (most severe)
    • 3.3 The third stage of the common cold
  • 4 How to treat a cold?

What is a cold?

A cold can be any acuterespiratory viral infection (ARVI), which occurs in a mild form. In fact, this is a term for inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract and lungs in general. According to scientists, the causative agents of the common cold can be about 200 types of different viruses - in some cases, the disease occurs as a result of the penetration of several varieties into the body at once. The most common cold is caused by rhinoviruses (Rhinovirus), which multiply in the cells of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx.

Scientists learned about the existence of rhinoviruses only in the 1950s.

It is important to note: Only mild types of respiratory infections can be called a cold. If the infection is severe, the person is dealing with more serious respiratory diseases: influenza, coronavirus, and so on.

How does a cold develop?

A cold caused by the rhinovirus is usuallymakes itself felt in 1-5 days - that is how much time the virus usually needs to multiply. In rare cases, the first symptoms of a cold appear within a few hours.

A cold makes itself felt a couple of days after the virus enters the body.

The common cold is characterized by the following symptoms:

  • high body temperature (from 37 degrees);
  • runny nose;
  • cough;
  • sore throat;
  • pain all over the body.

How does a cold go?

A typical cold can be divided into three stages.

First stage of a cold

First of all, with a cold, a person feelsweakness, sore throat and runny nose. This is the very first stage of the disease, in which the virus actively multiplies in the upper respiratory tract - irritation and mucus separation occur, which is why people have to constantly blow their nose and cough. At this stage, it is necessary to start treatment, because this is the only way to reduce the duration of the disease.

Colds are best treated in the first stage.

The second stage of a cold (the most severe)

After reproduction, the virus enters the blood -body temperature rises and forces go away. This is the height of the disease, during which a person feels the worst. But, it is important to note that it is at this time that the body produces antibodies to the causative agent of the common cold, as a result of which the concentration of the pathogen gradually decreases. This stage can last for several days, and a person can only rest and take the medication prescribed by the doctor so that there are no complications.

The second stage of a cold is the most severe.

Third stage of the common cold

Gradually, a person begins to feelbetter: symptoms go away, strength returns again, and so on. Over time, the affected membranes of the upper respiratory tract are restored and the person finally recovers.

In the third stage of a cold, a person gets better

What's wrong with antivirals? Find out here.

How to treat a cold?

Generally, respiratory viruses are the mostvulnerable at the very beginning of the disease, so you need to act immediately after the first symptoms appear. That is, if a person begins to "itch" the throat or a runny nose occurs - These are clear signs of developing a cold.. When the first symptoms appear, it is better immediatelyconsult a doctor and strictly follow his recommendations. Basically, the treatment of SARS comes down to taking antiviral drugs, as well as medicines for sore throat and other symptoms. But in each case, an individual approach is needed, which takes into account the chronic diseases of a person and so on.

For any health problems, you should consult a doctor

At the beginning of the article, I noted that the beginning of the summer of 2022 turned out to be cold. Maybe it's very warm in your area? Write what kind of weather you have in the comments or our Telegram chat.

Once again, I note that all the information is takenfrom open sources - for any diseases, you must definitely see a doctor. All people develop diseases differently. You have probably already noticed that some people are firmly on their feet within a few days after the illness, and some need to lie down for much longer. In some cases, this difference is due not only to the state of immunity - a large role in the duration of the disease is played by the presence of mental problems, income level and other factors. About the reasons (sometimes very tricky), some people get sick longer, read in this material.