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* Occasionally, those with other health problems may develop [[pneumonia]]  
* Occasionally, those with other health problems may develop [[pneumonia]]  


 
=== Causes ===
* Over 200 virus strains are implicated in causing the common cold, most common viruses are
Over 200 virus strains are implicated in causing the common cold, most common viruses are
* [[RNV, Rhinovirus|RNV]]
* [[RNV, Rhinovirus|RNV]]
* [[COV-2, Corona virus 2|COV-2]]
* [[COV-2, Corona virus 2|COV-2]]
* [[ADV, Adenovirus|ADV]]
* [[ADV, Adenovirus|ADV]]
* [[Enteroviruses]]
* [[Enteroviruses]]  
* [[HMPV, Human Metapneumovirus|HMPV]]
* [[HMPV, Human Metapneumovirus|HMPV]]


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Etiology
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|'''With Thin Watery Nasal Discharge'''
|'''Thin/ Watery Nasal Discharge'''
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=== [[Ars, Arsenicum Album|Ars]] ===
=== [[Ars, Arsenicum Album|Ars]] ===
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* Nose may feel stuffy inspite of the discharge which causes a burning sensation in the nose.  
* Nose may feel stuffy inspite of the discharge which causes a burning sensation in the nose.  
* Mostly it is accompanied by '''sneezing'''.  
* Mostly it is accompanied by '''sneezing'''.  
* Those needing it feel worse in cold air.  Weakness can be marked along with the above complaints.
* Marked Weakness along with the above complaints.


* Ars 30C BD
* Ars 30C BD
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* General agg in cold air. 
* Being in a warm room can provide some relief.
* Being in a warm room can provide some relief.
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* Scanty nasal discharge with a stuffy nose.  
* Scanty nasal discharge with a stuffy nose.  
* Sneezing may also be experienced.  
* Sneezing may also be experienced.  
* The other accompanying symptoms are pain at the root of the nose, headache and fever.
* Accompanying symptoms: Pain at the root of the nose, headache and fever.


* Acon 30C BD or TDS
* Acon 30C BD or TDS
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=== [[NM, Tissue Salt Remedy|NM]] ===
=== [[NM, Tissue Salt Remedy|NM]] ===
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* Common '''colds that begin with sneezing''' are apt be treated wonderfully with this medicine. Along with sneezing, there is thin watery nasal discharge.  
* Common '''colds that begin with sneezing'''  
* Along with sneezing, there is thin watery nasal discharge.
* It may be followed by stuffy nose which may also cause loss of smell.
* It may be followed by stuffy nose which may also cause loss of smell.
* NM 6X TDS or QID
* NM 6X TDS or QID
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=== [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]] ===
=== [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]] ===
|This medicine is most effective to help out cases of '''stuffy nose.''' In cases where the nose feels stuffy and blocked, this medicine is known to promote secretions and ease the complaint. To be more specific, it is indicated for stuffy nose from exposure to cold air which causes sneezing.  A very particular symptom that may attend is inhaled air feels cold.
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* Stuffy/ Blocked nose, esp from exposure to cold air which causes sneezing.   
* Inhaled air feels cold (Very particular)


* Hep 30C potency Daily or BD
* Hep 30C potency Daily or BD
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=== [[Bell, Belladona|Bell]] ===
=== [[Bell, Belladona|Bell]] ===
|It is the most frequently prescribed medicine when '''pain in the throat  attends nasal symptoms.''' It is used when there is watery discharge from nostrils especially one-sided, with sneezing and ticking in nose. Along with this sore throat, painful swallowing, marked redness and swelling in the throat is felt. There may also occur bouts of cough and headache.
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'''When and How to use Belladonna?'''
* Watery discharge from nostrils esp one-sided + Sneezing + Ticking in nose.  
 
* Painful swallowing+ Marked redness and swelling in the throat
This medicine is best for cold that presents with nasal symptoms (like nasal secretions, sneezing) and sore throat with marked throat pain. Additionally, it is also a top choice to manage headache in colds. Use this medicine in 30C potency two to three times a day for relief.
* Bouts of cough and headache.
* Bell 30C BD or TDS
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=== [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]] ===
=== [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]] ===
|This natural medicine derived from plant ‘wind flower’ possesses magnificent healing properties in treating common cold. This medicine is best suited if you are in a late stage of common cold when the nasal discharge starts to change color to '''yellow-green''' and consistency from thin to thick.  Along with this, there may occur nasal blockage and loss of smell.
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* Nasal discharge starts to change color to '''yellow-green''' and consistency from thin to thick.   
* Nasal blockage + Loss of smell.
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== Second Class Remedies ==
== Second Class Remedies ==
 
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====[[Ant-t, Antimonium tartaricum|Ant-t]]====
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* Chest -weakness which is caused rapidly
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====[[Bry, Bryonia Alba|Bry]]====
=== [[Ant-t, Antimonium tartaricum|Ant-t]] ===
* Summer common cold due to cold wind or uncovering
|Chest -weakness which is caused rapidly
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=== [[Bry, Bryonia Alba|Bry]] ===
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*Summer common cold due to cold wind or uncovering
* Sever Congestive [[Headache]] + [[Constipation]] + Painful [[Cough remedies|Coughs]]  that stop him from breathing
* Sever Congestive [[Headache]] + [[Constipation]] + Painful [[Cough remedies|Coughs]]  that stop him from breathing
* Extreme dryness + Thirst for large quantities of water
* Extreme dryness + Thirst for large quantities of water
 
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=== [[Dros, Drosera Rotundifolia|Dros]] ===
====[[Dros, Drosera Rotundifolia|Dros]]====
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* Common cold [[Cough remedies|Coughs]]
* Common cold [[Cough remedies|Coughs]]
 
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====[[Dulc, Dulcamara|Dulc]]====
=== [[Dulc, Dulcamara|Dulc]] ===
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* [[Asthma remedies|Asthma]] attacks following a common cold
* [[Asthma remedies|Asthma]] attacks following a common cold
 
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=== [[Kali-bi, kalium Bichromicum|Kali-bi]] ===
====[[Kali-bi, kalium Bichromicum|Kali-bi]]====
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* [[Headache]] due to common cold
* [[Headache]] due to common cold
 
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=== [[Hydr, Hydrastis Canadensis|Hydr]] ===
====[[Hydr, Hydrastis Canadensis|Hydr]]====
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* Post-common cold [[sinusitis]] + PND
* Post-common cold [[sinusitis]] + PND
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=== [[Ruta, Ruta graveolens|Ruta]] ===
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* Eye involvement (redness, vomiting, etc.) caused by a common cold
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=== Related disease ===
=== Related Entities / disease ===
[[Influenza]]
 
=== Related Entities ===


* [[Pharyngitis]]
* [[Pharyngitis]]
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* [[Adenoid]]
* [[Adenoid]]
* [[Conjunctivitis]]
* [[Conjunctivitis]]
 
* [[Influenza]]
=== Some notes ===
[[Ruta, Ruta graveolens|Ruta]]: Eye involvement (redness, vomiting, etc.) caused by a common cold
 


=== [[Tissue Salt Remedies]] ===
=== [[Tissue Salt Remedies]] ===

Revision as of 08:22, 21 December 2023

Clinic

  • It is a viral infectious disease of upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the respiratory mucosa of the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx
  • Signs and symptoms may appear fewer than two days after exposure to the virus
  • These may include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever
  • Occasionally, those with other health problems may develop pneumonia

Causes

Over 200 virus strains are implicated in causing the common cold, most common viruses are


First class remedies

Repertory Main Characters Modalities

Etiology

Thin/ Watery Nasal Discharge

Ars
  • Nose may feel stuffy inspite of the discharge which causes a burning sensation in the nose.
  • Mostly it is accompanied by sneezing.
  • Marked Weakness along with the above complaints.
  • Ars 30C BD
  • General agg in cold air.
  • Being in a warm room can provide some relief.
Due To Exposure To Cold Air

Acon
  • Scanty nasal discharge with a stuffy nose.
  • Sneezing may also be experienced.
  • Accompanying symptoms: Pain at the root of the nose, headache and fever.
  • Acon 30C BD or TDS
  • After sudden exposure to cold air, like from air conditioner or in cold weather
Starts With Sneezing

NM
  • Common colds that begin with sneezing
  • Along with sneezing, there is thin watery nasal discharge.
  • It may be followed by stuffy nose which may also cause loss of smell.
  • NM 6X TDS or QID
Stuffy Nose

Hep
  • Stuffy/ Blocked nose, esp from exposure to cold air which causes sneezing. 
  • Inhaled air feels cold (Very particular)
  • Hep 30C potency Daily or BD
Sore Throat Is Marked With Nasal Symptom

Bell
  • Watery discharge from nostrils esp one-sided + Sneezing + Ticking in nose.
  • Painful swallowing+ Marked redness and swelling in the throat
  • Bouts of cough and headache.
  • Bell 30C BD or TDS
Thick Yellow Green Nasal Discharge

Puls
  • Nasal discharge starts to change color to yellow-green and consistency from thin to thick. 
  • Nasal blockage + Loss of smell.

Second Class Remedies

Ant-t

 Chest -weakness which is caused rapidly

Bry
  • Summer common cold due to cold wind or uncovering
  • Sever Congestive Headache + Constipation + Painful Coughs that stop him from breathing
  • Extreme dryness + Thirst for large quantities of water

Dros

Dulc
  • Asthma attacks following a common cold

Kali-bi

Hydr

Ruta
  • Eye involvement (redness, vomiting, etc.) caused by a common cold

Related Entities / disease

Tissue Salt Remedies

  • FP: Common but bad colds
  • NM: Cold + sneezing and runny clear nasal discharges
  • KM: Dry cold
  • NS: Green discharge or chronic and smelly nasal discharge
  • MP: Chronic nasal discharge and nasal odor (like NS)
  • SIL: Ozaena (Chronic catarrhal sinusitis)
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