COMMON COLDS Symptoms usually begin 2 or 3 days after infection and last 2 to 14 days.

Symptoms:

sneezing sore throat stuffy nose coughing

11 Natural Tips to Prevent a Cold

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Wash Your Hands Don't Cover Your Sneezes and Coughs With Your Hands Don't Touch Your Face Drink Plenty of Fluids Take a Sauna Do Aerobic Exercise Regularly Eat Foods Containing Phytochemicals Eat Yogurt Don't Smoke Cut Alcohol Consumption Relax

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Do not self-medicate. Consult a physician before taking any medications

B. According to duration: 1. Acute coughs begin suddenly and usually last no more than 2 to 3 weeks. Acute coughs are the kind people most often get with a cold or flu. 2. Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3 weeks. Some causes of chronic cough include: A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. TYPES: A. According to productivity: Productive- A cough that brings up mucous or congestion o Asthma o Allergies o COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) o GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) o Pneumonia o Tuberculosis o Smoking o Throat disorders, such as croup in young children o Some medicines such as angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitor drugs

Non-productive- A cough that is either dry or does not bring up any mucous.