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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The symptoms of a common cold usually follow a set pattern, but each person’s experience can be different. Symptoms often start one to three days after catching the virus, usually with a sore or scratchy throat. Next, people often get a stuffy or runny nose. A cough may develop as the cold goes on. Most people feel only mildly unwell, but it can still affect daily life. At Liv Hospital, we make sure to tell the difference between cold symptoms and those of allergies or sinus infections when we assess patients.
The nasal symptoms are the most prominent and bothersome features of the common cold. They evolve through distinct stages as the immune response matures.
Throat discomfort is often the sentinel symptom signaling the start of a cold.
Although the common cold mainly affects the nose and throat, it can also cause general symptoms throughout the body because of the immune response.
Age is the biggest factor in how likely someone is to catch a cold. Children are the main group who carry and spread these viruses.
Different outside factors can make it more likely for someone to catch a cold or have worse symptoms.
Individuals with pre-existing health conditions face unique risks when contracting a common cold.
The environment also affects how likely someone is to get a cold.
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Your nose runs because the virus causes inflammation of the nasal lining, leading to swelling and increased fluid production to help flush the virus out.
In adults, a fever is rare and usually mild; however, in babies and young children, it is a common symptom of a cold.
Green mucus indicates that white blood cells have rushed to the area to fight the infection; enzymes released by these cells cause the color change, not necessarily bacteria.
Yes, chronic stress releases hormones that can suppress your immune system, making you more vulnerable to viral infections if you’re exposed.
Children have not yet built up immunity to the hundreds of different cold viruses, and they are frequently in close contact with other children who are carriers.
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