Common cold is a viral infection which is very contagious. It is primarily caused by corona viruses and rhinoviruses. In the event of one having a weak immune system, these viruses attack ones system frequently. The immunity of a person can be weak due lack of rest, being overexposed to cold and rainy weather, and lack of vitamin D among other causes. Lack of proper acclimatization process of the body after changing environments can also weaken the immune system. In such instances, the human body becomes a haven for all the existing viruses in the environment. Children are most prone to common cold since their immunity system is in the developing stage and hence it’s weak. However, no particular cure has been found for common cold due to the various subtypes of rhinoviruses which are present and thus difficult to point out one from the other.
Symptoms
• Body undergoes chills and one feels cold
• Sneezing and coughing
• Nasal discharge and congestion
• Weakness and muscular pain also takes place in case of the worst category of rhinovirus hitting the person
• Headache
• Extreme exhaustion
• Immense shivering
• Loss of appetite due to lack of taste in the mouth
Effects
In the event of ones body has a weak immune system, there is an accentuation of the same. Thus with increasing cold, the body becomes weak as well. At times, with the rhinovirus in the body, there might be an increase of the same which can lead to fatal and severe illnesses like pneumonia, influenza to name a few. Bronchitis, sinusitis, strep throat, otitis media, hypothermia and other such problems are also possible effects. In case one suffers from chronic lung diseases like asthma, there is a chance of the condition getting aggravated.
Research has shows that prevention is better than cure is the best solution in case of a common cold!
