COUGH AND COLD.
Cough and cold are common in winter and should not be ignored.
Throat pain without cough is usually due to bacterial in origin and need medical
attention.
Soar throat with cough is usually viral in origin and require no antibiotics.
A red angry looking throat is a dangerous sign and need urgent medical attention.
Do not use aspirin for fever in children.
Warm saline gargles can be effective in soar throat.
Cough not responding to treatment can be due to GERD.
One should not cough in hand or handkerchief or in fist.
People who are coughing should avoid going in crowded places.
Cough more than 15 days should be investigated.
No vitamin or herbal drugs reduces incidence of cold.
Saline nasal wash is good for common cold.
In absence of any infection,antibiotics are not required to treat cold.
Vit. E does not help in prevention of common cold.
Acute onset of cough with breathlessness, giddiness or sweating and chest pain
can be life threatening and need urgent attention