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The common cold is a "catarrhal<ref>Inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus.</ref> disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral, a mixed infection, or an allergic reaction. It is marked by acute coryza,<ref> inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge).</ref> slight rise in [[fever|temperature]], chilly sensations, and general indisposition."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | The common cold is a "catarrhal<ref>Inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus.</ref> disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral, a mixed infection, or an allergic reaction. It is marked by acute coryza,<ref> inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge).</ref> slight rise in [[fever|temperature]], chilly sensations, and general indisposition."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
==Treatment== | |||
[[Naproxen]], a [[non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent]], may reduce "symptoms of [[headache]], malaise, myalgia, and [[cough]]".<ref name="pmid1317694">{{cite journal |author=Sperber SJ, Hendley JO, Hayden FG, Riker DK, Sorrentino JV, Gwaltney JM |title=Effects of naproxen on experimental rhinovirus colds. A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial |journal=Ann. Intern. Med. |volume=117 |issue=1 |pages=37-41 |year=1992 |pmid=1317694 |doi=}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 08:16, 15 April 2008
The common cold is a "catarrhal[1] disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral, a mixed infection, or an allergic reaction. It is marked by acute coryza,[2] slight rise in temperature, chilly sensations, and general indisposition."[3]
Treatment
Naproxen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, may reduce "symptoms of headache, malaise, myalgia, and cough".[4]
References
- ↑ Inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus.
- ↑ inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge).
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Common cold (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Sperber SJ, Hendley JO, Hayden FG, Riker DK, Sorrentino JV, Gwaltney JM (1992). "Effects of naproxen on experimental rhinovirus colds. A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial". Ann. Intern. Med. 117 (1): 37-41. PMID 1317694. [e]