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«The common cold, also known simply as a cold, is a viralinfectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose.[7] The throat, sinuses, and larynx may also be affected.[5] Signs and symptoms may appear less than two days after exposure to the virus.[5] These may include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever.[2][3] People usually recover in seven to ten days,[2] but some symptoms may last up to three weeks.[6] Occasionally those with other health problems may develop pneumonia.[2]
Well over 200 virus strains are implicated in causing the common cold, with rhinoviruses being the most common.[11] They spread through the air during close contact with infected people or indirectly through contact with objects in the environment, followed by transfer to the mouth or nose.[2] Risk factors include going to child care facilities, not sleeping well, and psychological stress.[5] The symptoms are mostly due to the body's immune response to the infection rather than to tissue destruction by the virus themselves.[12] In contrast, those affected by influenza can show similar symptoms as people with a cold, but symptoms are usually more severe.[5] Additionally, influenza is less likely to result in a runny nose.[13]
There is no vaccine for the common cold.[2] The primary methods of prevention are hand washing; not touching the eye, nose or mouth with unwashed hands; and staying away from sick people.[2] Some evidence supports the use of face mask.[14] There is also no cure, but the symptoms can be treated.[2]Zinc may reduce the duration and severity of symptoms if started shortly after the onset of symptoms.[8]Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen may help with pain.[9]Antibiotics, however, should not be used[15] and there is no good evidence for cough medicines.[5][16]
The common cold is the most frequent infectious disease in humans.[17] The average adult gets two to three colds a year, while the average child may get six to eight.[7][10] Infections occur more commonly during the winter.[2] These infections have existed throughout human history.[18]» (wikipedia)
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2014Meta-Analysis
- Organism: Humans
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2016Meta-Analysis
- Organism: Humans
- Strong Magnitude of Effect.
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2017Systematic Review
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2018Meta-Analysis
- Organism: Humans
- Minor Magnitude of Effect.
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2009Cohort
- Organism: Humans — Healthy
- Strong Magnitude of Effect.
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2011RCT
- Organism: Humans
- Notable Magnitude of Effect.
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2016Cohort
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2016Meta-Analysis
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- Notable Magnitude of Effect.
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2018Cohort
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2018
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2018Expert Opinion
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2008RCT
- Dose: 13,3 mg every 2-3h while awake
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1990Non Random CT
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2019Meta-Analysis
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