Common cold, the condition common in cold season
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December 10, 2018
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Common Cold is common in winter as viruses that cause cold spread more easily in cold environment and drier air. Common cold usually recovers in seven to ten days. Common cold is most common in winter Rhinovirus is the most common type of virus causing cold.
Colds are more common during cold season due to following reasons:
- Viruses multiply and spread more when temperature and humidity are low
- Cold air reduces the mucus secretion in nose which is the first line of defense for common cold
- Nasal passages are dried during cold season and its easy for viruses to accumulate in dry nose
- Cold air is also known to decrease the phagocyte immune mechanism which engulf and digest common cold viruses
- People spend more time indoors due to cold environment and are closer to each other during cold season
- Children exposed to germs share common cold in school with others
Prevention of common cold During Cold Season:
- Maintain good health with exercise, sunlight, good nutritious food and sleep which help us to fight against common cold
- Maintain hygiene: Wash your hands before and after eating food
- Cover your hands when you have to cough and sneeze. It will reduce the spreading of germs
- Have good amount of vitamin C rich food like – oranges, avla, etc.
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Source:
1.” When Is Common Cold Season?” https://www.verywellhealth.com/when-is-common-cold-season-770443 .
2. “Why do colds and flu strike in winter?” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320099.php