Conditions and diseases
Common cold
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesCharacteristics:
The common cold is usually caused by a virus and is said to be viral.
Symptoms include:
- sneezing
- congested nose
- runny nose
- fatigue
- muscular pain
- headache
You can infect others in your environment by sneezing (with nasal mucous) and via contact. Wash your hands thoroughly and avoid contact where possible.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentFor a common cold, you usually do not need to do anything more than to rest and give yourself time to get better. If necessary, you may do nasal saline rinses, use a anti-inflammatory nasal spray for a short time or use anti-inflammatories.
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Ear, nose, and throat diseases (ENT)
ENT, otorhinolaryngology, ORL, ear, nose, and throat diseases, ent
Latest publication date: 17/05/2023
Supervising author: Dr Vermeiren Judith