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the cold virus attaches itself to the lining of the nasal passages and sinuses. This causes the infected cells to release a chemical called histamine. Histamine increases the blood flow to the infected cells, causing swelling, congestion
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Why is the virus called the Rhino Virus?
Because it is derived from the Ancient Greek rhin meaning "nose".
What bacteria causes rhinovirus?
Rhinovirus is not a bacteria. It is a virus. The name means 'nose virus' and often causes what we call the common cold.
What part of your body does a cold affect?
The common cold is caused by a virus. The name of the virus is Rhinovirus. The medical term "rhino" (derived from Greek) refers to the nose. Colds begin in the nose and sinuses and move through the upper respiratory system. That is why you sneeze, have a runny nose, cough and have a feeling of stuffiness and headaches. Sometimes a cold will allow you to get secondary bacterial infections, like bronchitis or otitis media (ear infections), but the main parts of the body affected by a common cold virus are the mucous tissues in the nose, sinuses, throat, and upper airway. See the related questions below for more information on how to protect yourself from common cold viruses.
What type of pathogen causes common cold?
Usually Rhino Virus Causes the flu, and some bacteria from felines, kanines, molds, etc.
Can you get a cold sore on your nose?
Yes you can get a cold sore under a nose if you have a runny nose because when you wipe your nose so much the skin it starts to hurt and becomes dry and not good.you could also just get a sore if its winter.
What is the most common route for a cold virus to ener your system?
this cold virus is an agreeable sort.When the virus touches your hand, then it stays on your hand,until you scratch your nose. Then,it alights there,just inside your nostril. If you sniff , then its moving in your nose. Then,now you got the virus in you.
What is Rhino fever?
The latin word 'Rhino' means 'hair' and a rhino virus is any long stringy shaped virus. Such are commonly associated with desease of the nose. A rhino-virus is often associated with a cold.
Can the common cold be spread through contact?
If a person with a cold touches his runny nose or watery eyes, then shakes hands with another person some of the virus is transferred to the uninfected person. If that person then touches his mouth, nose, or eyes, the virus is transferred
Can you catch a cold sore on your mouth if you already get them in your nose?
Not very likely. The herpes virus that causes cold sores "hides" in nerves and there are very few nerves in the nose area of the face compared to the mouth area.
How is the common cold spread in child care centers?
If a child with a cold touches her runny nose, then plays with a toy, some of the virus may be transferred to the toy. When another child plays with the toy a short time later, he may pick up some of the virus on his hands.
What effect does the common cold have on breathing?
What effects does the common cold have on breathing? The answer to this question can vary. Since the common cold is a type of virus (generally speaking), it's symptoms can manifest in different ways. It can predominantly affect one or more areas or it's presence can seem to affect multiple areas equally.For instance, you can have a common cold that manifest as a stuffy or runny nose (as one of the symptoms, which could be the main problem) and this would certainly affect one's ability to breath normally.The common cold could manifest as congestion in the chest area and this could most certainly affect one's ability to breathe normally.It could manifest as a consistent cough which could affect breathing.The common cold have any or all of the above symptoms simultaneously for which the affect on breathing would most certainly be present.So, in summary, the common cold effects, relating to breathing, could manifest as a runny and or stuffy nose, persistent cough, sore throat, or congested chest area (sometimes affecting the lungs) or any combination of the aforementioned, all of which could affect breathing to some degree.
Why is it hard to breathe with a cold?
Because you have a stuffy nose when you get a cold.
