Pulmonology focuses on diagnosing and treating lung and airway conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia, as well as overall respiratory health.
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Most people recover from a cold on their own as their immune system fights off the virus. Symptoms are usually worse after two or three days, then slowly get better. By a week to ten days, most people feel much improved. However, a cough or stuffy nose can last up to two weeks, or even longer for smokers or people with sensitive airways. This is because the lining of the airways needs time to heal. At Liv Hospital, we explain this timeline to help patients worry less about lingering symptoms and avoid going back to normal activities too soon.
After you have a cold, your body makes antibodies that protect you from getting sick again with the same virus for months or even years. But since there are so many different cold viruses, this protection does not stop you from catching other types. That is why people can get several colds in one season.
The best way to prevent colds is to stop the virus from spreading by practicing good hygiene.
Changing your environment can help lower the amount of virus around and reduce the risk of spreading it.
No lifestyle change can guarantee you will not get sick, but staying healthy gives your immune system the best chance to fight off infections.
It is important to prevent a cold from turning into a more serious bacterial infection during recovery.
There is no vaccine for the common cold because there are so many different viruses and they change quickly. Making a vaccine for all of them is very difficult and may not be practical since colds are usually mild. Scientists are still researching possible vaccines or treatments. It is important to know that the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccines do not prevent colds, but they do protect against more serious illnesses that can look similar.
Getting colds often may be a sign of other health problems, such as allergies, physical issues in the nose or throat, or a weak immune system. Treating these problems, like managing allergies, can help reduce how often and how badly you get colds. At Liv Hospital, we look at the whole picture to make sure frequent colds are not a sign of something more serious.
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It is unlikely to catch the same cold virus twice in a short period because your body develops specific antibodies against it; however, you can catch a different cold virus immediately after.
Immunity to the specific virus you caught can last for months or years, but because there are hundreds of different cold viruses, this does not protect you from seeing a new one.
Alcohol-based sanitizers are effective against many viruses, but hand washing with soap and water is superior because it physically removes the virus, especially non-enveloped ones like rhinoviruses.
It is much better to stay home, especially during the first few days when you are most contagious, to prevent spreading the virus to coworkers and to allow your body to rest.
Yes, cold viruses can live on hard surfaces like doorknobs and countertops for several hours; regular cleaning with disinfectants can reduce the risk of picking them up.
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