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Bookmark or Share- 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. For adults. Follow these tips for nonprescription cough and cold medicines:
- 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.
- Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicOften, adults may have two or three colds each year. Infants and young children may have colds more often. Most people recover from a common cold in 7 to 10 days.
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Does vitamin C help us when we’re sick?Despite all these benefits, there is limited evidence to support the notion that taking extra doses of vitamin C can effectively prevent common colds. For most people, taking a daily oral supplement of vitamin C via tablets, drink powders or gummies may not be that beneficial because you may be getting it from your diet naturally.
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurtAlthough usually minor, colds can make you feel miserable. It's tempting to try the latest remedy, but the best thing you can do is take care of yourself. Rest, drink fluids and keep the air around you moist.
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