What is a cold?

The common cold is an extremely common and contagious acute benign infection that affects the nasal mucosa. Several families of viruses cause colds . Rhinoviruses are usually more common.
Of course, summer and winter, as soon as you feel the cold, we go to his doctor to see to be prescribed the most appropriate treatment.

Cold symptoms

- A runny nose
- Congestion or obstruction
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- irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose
- An uncomfortable cough especially at night When you have a cold, lying down often aggravates the nasal obstruction .

The sleeper is then forced to breathe partially through the mouth , resulting in snoring, dry mouth and sleep of poor quality. Consequences: a feeling of tiredness during the day and not very pleasant headaches .

Rhinitis: medical name of the common cold

Under this barbaric name is in fact hiding the medical terminology for what is commonly called "cold". It is defined as an epidemic and contagious disease, which is especially common in autumn and winter, the declaration of which seems to be favored by a transient fall in immunity (fatigue, overwork, stress ...).

Rhinopharyngitis declination of colds

Colds can be one of the symptoms of rhinopharyngitis . It is defined as an inflammatory attack of the nasopharyngeal mucosa to which a nasal involvement is associated.

Cold: we avoid contagion

- Wash your hands systematically and brush your nails. These are real virus nests.
- Ventilate your home for at least half an hour a day.
- Remember to use paper tissues and especially to throw them in a bin closed by a lid. Tip that avoids spreading germs.