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Bookmark or Share- Common cold in babies - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicMost colds are simply a nuisance. But it's important to take your baby's signs and symptoms seriously. If symptoms don't improve or if they worsen, it's time to talk to your doctor.
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurtAlthough colds go away on their own, they can make you feel awful. You might want to try the latest remedy. But the best relief comes from taking care of yourself. Rest, drink fluids and keep the air around you moist. Remember to wash your hands often so you don't give your cold to others.
- Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or fluIf you have asthma, even a mild cold can lead to wheezing and tightness in your chest. Colds and the flu are among the most common causes of asthma flare-ups, especially in young children. Regular asthma medications may fail to relieve asthma symptoms associated with a cold or the flu.
- Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicNonprescription cough and cold medicines are used to treat the symptoms of coughs and colds, not the underlying disease. Research suggests that these medicines don't work any better to treat colds than a placebo, an inactive medicine used in research.
- Cold or allergy: Which is it? - Mayo ClinicColds are caused by your immune system's response when you catch a virus. Seasonal allergies are triggered by your immune system's response to allergens, such as pollen. Some symptoms of colds and allergic reactions are the same, such as a runny or stuffy nose, and sneezing.
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