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Can you take your nasal drainage specimen and find a cure for the common cold?
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∙ 11y ago
No scientist has been able to so far, but should you try and succeed, you will surely be well rewarded!
For information about treating a cold, see the related questions.
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Can red pepper be used as a way to cure a common cold?
No, it can't cure the cold. However there is a chance it might help with drainage of the nasal passages, possibly making you more comfortable while getting over the cold.
Are there any differences in symptoms between nasal allergies and the common cold?
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What are some causes of nasal congestion?
Nasal congestion can be caused by a common cold. It can also be caused by seasonal allergies and from dust, dirt, etc.
Where can the common cold be found?
In your nasal cavities. The cause the other terrible feelings and conditions.
Is Common cold curable?
No the common cold isn't curable. However you can take medicine to cure the symptoms such as nasal spray, decongestant, pain relives, and anti-biotic.
What exactly is a head cold?
A common cold mainly affecting the mucous membranes of the nasal passages, characterized by congestion, headache, and sneezing.
How is a common cold diagnosed?
There are no laboratory tests readily available to detect the cold virus. However, a doctor may do a throat or nasal culture, or blood test to rule out a secondary infection.
What is erythematous mucosa with no bleeding?
Erythematous mucosa is red mucou membranes. A person with the common cold, for instance, would have erythematous nasal mucosa with no bleeding.
What has the author Lucius D Morse written?
Lucius D. Morse has written: 'On nasal catarrh' -- subject(s): Common Cold, Homeopathy, Homeotherapy
What is the meaning of common cold?
The common cold is a viral illness caused by a variety of viruses. It is not a deadly disease. It usually clears up in 7 to 10 days without treatment. Antibiotics are not effective against the common cold. Some people take medications to help with the symptoms of the common cold, even though these medications do not make the cold get better faster. The only thing proven to decrease the length of a cold is zinc lozenges, and only in adults.
What is best to reduce inflammation in nasal cavity?
The best approach to reducing inflammation in the nasal cavity is to start with eliminating the cause. The most common cause is the common cold, which will get better in seven to ten days without treatment. Other causes, like allergy or irritants, can be controlled by changing the environment.
Would a head cold fall under the category of a common cold or the flu?
If you are asking about a relationship between the common cold and influenza, there is one: both the common cold and influenza are caused by viruses. Other than that relationship, and that they both affect the upper respiratory system, they are not otherwise related. If your question is asking if getting the flu is related to being cold or in the cold, then see the related questions in the related questions section for information about getting a cold or the flu from cold weather.
