Rhinitis (Runny Nose) Learning Center
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Symptoms
Colds can be caused by as many as 200 different viruses. The viruses are transmitted by sneezing and coughing, by con...
Causes
Colds can be caused by as many as 200 different viruses. The viruses are transmitted by sneezing and coughing, by con...
Tests
There is no specific test for viral rhinitis. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms. In children, the doctor will ex...
Treatments
There is no cure for the common cold; treatment is given for symptom relief. Medications include aspirin or nonsteroi...
Alternative Therapies
Homeopaths might prescribe any of ten different remedies, depending on the appearance of the nasal discharge, the pat...
Complications
Most colds resolve completely in about a week. Complications are unusual but may include sinusitis (inflammation of t...
Prevention
There is no vaccine effective against colds, and infection does not confer immunity. Prevention depends on: washing h...
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