Common Cold: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Common Cold

Upper Respiratory Infection

The most common virus responsible for common cold is rhinovirus. [symptoma.com]

Epidemiology The common cold is worldwide in distribution. [atsu.edu]

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis and allergy symptoms can happen at the same time as a common cold. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Symptoms of acute sinusitis nearly resemble those of the common cold. In fact, the common cold is frequently a cause of acute sinusitis. [sinussurgeryprocedure.com]

[…] a viral infection such as the common cold. [allergy.org.au]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Adults with RSV may also present the illness as a common cold but older adults with compromised lung disease are considered high risk. [breathepa.org]

Some facts about common colds are as follows: Although colds have been with humans likely for eons, the first common cold virus was identified in 1956 in England, so the history [emedicinehealth.com]

RSV infections are more common during cold and flu season—in the late fall, winter and early spring. [healthcommunities.com]

Hay Fever

Read more: Health Check: what is the common cold and how do we get it? [theconversation.com]

Infections Common cold: frequent colds can sometimes be confused with allergies. [clarityallergycenter.com]

Hayfever can be a lot like having a common cold, but the effects (the ‘symptoms’) can last for weeks or even months, rather than just days. [claratyne.com.au]

Croup

Many cases come from parainfluenza viruses (the common cold). [healthline.com]

Prevention Most cases of croup are caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold or influenza. Prevention strategies are similar for all these viruses. [healthline.com]

Runny nose iStock/imgorthand Most cases of croup begin with runny nose and fever, not unlike the common cold. [rd.com]

Pertussis

Unlike the common cold, pertussis can become a series of coughing fits that continues for weeks. In infants, the cough can be minimal or not even there. [web.archive.org]

In general, whooping cough starts off like a common cold. Symptoms can include runny nose, low-grade fever, tiredness, and a mild or occasional cough. [healthline.com]

Pertussis starts like a common cold with symptoms such as: Sneezing Runny nose Mild fever A mild cough During the next week or two, the cough gets worse, leading to severe [saskatchewan.ca]

Echovirus Infection

cold, sore throat, bronchitis, bronchiolitis Echovirus respiratory tract infections will cause similar symptoms to those of rhinovirus, adenovirus and respiratory syncytial [healthblurbs.com]

However, it is now known that echoviruses can cause a number of different diseases, including rashes, diarrhea, respiratory infections (such as the common cold, sore throat [medicinenet.com]

An Enteric Cytopathic Human Orphan virus or ECHOvirus is a type of RNA-virus (a similar structure to the common cold ). [house.wikia.com]

Nasal Polyp

With any luck, your next sniffle will just be the result of a common cold. by Deanna Pai If you’re in Southern California and are concerned about nasal polyps, make an appointment [keckmedicine.org]

Bass III, MD, MPH When your nose just runs and runs, staying congested for weeks at a time, you're probably dealing with a more serious nasal condition than the common cold [everydayhealth.com]

Symptoms of chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps are similar to those of many other conditions, including the common cold. [mayoclinic.com]

Vasomotor Rhinitis

cold. [ent.about.com]

About rhinitis - causes and symptoms There are different types of rhinitis, the most common is the acute rhinitis, which usually occurs as part of a common cold. [nasic.eu]

Acute rhinitis is the medical term for the common cold. Chronic rhinitis may result in permanent thickening of the nasal mucosa. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Allergic Rhinitis

An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the nose, usually associated with a nasal discharge; it may be caused by a viral infection, as in the common cold; or by allergic [curlie.org]

Blocked sinuses can be caused by the common cold, hay fever or nasal polyps (small lumps inside the nose). [who.int]

It is also known as the common cold or upper respiratory infection (URI). [aafa.org]

Hypothyroidism

Causes of this problem include: The immune system attacking the thyroid gland Viral infections (common cold) or other respiratory infections Pregnancy (often called postpartum [nlm.nih.gov]

The most common cause of hypothyroidism is thyroiditis. Swelling and inflammation damage the thyroid gland's cells. [nlm.nih.gov]

Eosinophilic Rhinitis

NARES eosinophils nasal symptoms Additional relevant MeSH terms: Rhinitis Common Cold Nose Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Otorhinolaryngologic [clinicaltrials.gov]

cold topic Please rate topic. [medbullets.com]

The 0.06% nasal spray is intended for managing rhinorrhea without a specific diagnosis of rhinitis (eg, common cold). [emedicine.medscape.com]

Rhinovirus

See Common cold. Rhi·no·vi·rus ( rī'nō-vī'rŭs ) A genus of acid-labile viruses associated with the common cold. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Introduction Rhinovirus infections are the most frequent cause of common cold illnesses. [doi.org]

[…] number of common colds 20. [slideshare.net]

Bronchial Asthma

The individual episodes are frequently triggered by viral respiratory infections (causes of the common cold). [uichildrens.org]

[…] sign of asthma in children) Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu Signs that your asthma is probably worsening [mayoclinic.org]

The promising results of EIB and common cold studies indicate that further research on vitamin C and the respiratory symptoms of physically active people are warranted. [doi.org]

Febrile Seizures

In most cases, febrile seizures are associated with an illness, such as an upper respiratory infection (e.g. common cold, ear infection, roseola). [healthcommunities.com]

Examples of viral infections are the flu, common cold, and roseola. If my child has a febrile seizure, does this mean that he or she has epilepsy? No. [familydoctor.org]

Most occur with common illnesses such as ear infections, coughs, colds, flu and other viral infections. [cmc.ph]

Bordetella Pertussis

Initially, symptoms are usually similar to those of the common cold with a runny nose, fever, and mild cough. [osmosis.org]

While common cold and flu viruses can cause ordinary coughs (which can often be relieved with humidifiers and cough syrups), B. pertussis bacteria causes “whooping cough,” [giantmicrobes.com]

Pulmonary Anthrax

Pulmonary anthrax usually seems like a common cold or the flu at first, but it rapidly turns into severe pneumonia and requires hospitalization. [kidshealth.org]

The first symptoms of inhalation anthrax often resemble those of a common cold or influenza and include cough, difficulty in swallowing, headache, swollen lymph nodes * in [humanillnesses.com]

Measles

He also developed a common cold 10 days before the vision loss. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Measles usually begins like a common cold after a seven to fourteen day incubation period, with sinus congestion, a runny nose, a cough, and red, irritated eyes. [rarediseases.org]

Symptoms of measles The initial symptoms of measles are much like a common cold of flu. There is high fever, red and runny eyes and nose and a characteristic rash. [news-medical.net]

Atopy

The occurrence of uncomplicated common colds (runny nose) in the first year of life 9, specific infections 5, 7, frequent respiratory infections 10, or even continuous immune [erj.ersjournals.com]

The most common adverse events with the injection include injection site reactions, eye and eye lid inflammation including redness, swelling, and itching, and cold sores in [pharmacytimes.com]

You’ll need to learn what triggers your AD flare-ups, but common lifestyle and environmental triggers include: long, hot showers or baths scratching sweat heat cold, dry weather [healthline.com]

Cocaine Abuse

Increased common cold-like symptoms and/or nosebleeds. Signs of involuntary movements (i.e. muscle tics). Changes in concentration and focus. [drugabuse.net]

Food Allergy

Cold, Advances in Nutrition & Food Science, 10.33140/ANFS/02/01/00004, 2, 1, (2017). [doi.org]

Compatibility and Cosmetic Acceptability, Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, 10.15406/ppij.2017.05.00143, 5, 6, (2017) ., Probiotics to Prevent or Mitigate the Common [doi.org]

Substance Abuse

Common Symptoms of Anxiety Feelings of fear, worry, nervousness, panic, or uneasiness. Difficulty relaxing or sitting still. Fidgeting. [rehabs.com]

Dizziness Cold, clammy, or sweaty hands and/or feet. Excessive sweating. Shortness of breath. Numbness or tingling sensations in the hands and/or feet. [rehabs.com]

Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis

cold' with an irritating cough and fever may indicate hypersensitivity pneumonitis! [amboss.com]

[…] exposure) Chronic (months after continuous exposure) Insidious onset of fatigue, productive cough, progressive dyspnea, cyanosis Bilateral rales Weight loss A recurrent 'common [amboss.com]

Kalmia Latifoilia Poisoning

GRIN #: 21115 COMMON NAME : STANDARD COMMON NAME : FAMILY : Ericaceae LATIN NAME : Kalmia latifolia STANDARD PLANT NAME : Kalmia latifolia L. [accessdata.fda.gov]

[…] late fawns, too small to compete with the larger deer, are restricted, in times of shortage, to less suitable feeds, and many have died, apparently from undernutrition, cold [accessdata.fda.gov]

Septicemia

colds (viruses or bacteria) from siblings or surrounding children with healthy immune systems that can get rid of those infections. [rarediseases.org]

Some of the most common organisms that cause infections in SCID children may cause only a mild illness or no illness at all in normal kids. [seattlecca.org]

Common childhood infections, such as chickenpox (varicella) and cold sore virus (herpes simplex), can also be dangerous for a baby with SCID and may be life-threatening. [gosh.nhs.uk]

Viral Hepatitis

This virus family also includes enteroviruses, such as poliovirus and rhinoviruses, which are frequent causes of the common cold. [academic.oup.com]

Gaucher Disease

COLD Zie ook: DTP Zie ook: INFECTIES INFECTIONS Zie ook: ADEMHALINGSAANDOENINGEN RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS Zie ook: BORDETELLA INFECTIONS Zie ook: KINDERZIEKTES PEDIATRIE [catsclem.nl]

TUBERCULOSIS Wikipedia (Eng): Scrofula (King's Evil) eMedicine: Scrofula MedlinePlus: Scrofula KINKHOEST PERTUSSIS WHOOPING COUGH BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS Zie ook: VERKOUDHEID COMMON [catsclem.nl]

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Typically described by the parents as a common but prolonged cold, chronic rhinitis can remain present from the neonatal period 2, 108. [erj.ersjournals.com]

Air Pollution

Some of the side effects caused by indoor air pollution are little worse than those of the common cold, but long-term exposure can lead to a coma, lung cancer, and death. [home.howstuffworks.com]

Common Cold

Common cold versus influenza (the flu) Both the common cold and influenza (the flu) are contagious respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms. [lpi.oregonstate.edu]

External links Media related to Common cold at Wikimedia Commons Common cold at Curlie Classification D ICD-10: J00 ICD-9-CM: 460 MeSH: D003139 DiseasesDB: 31088 External [en.wikipedia.org]

Vaccines for preventing the common cold Review question We looked at whether vaccines can help to prevent the common cold. [doi.org]