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* These may include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever
* These may include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever
* Occasionally, those with other health problems may develop [[pneumonia]]  
* Occasionally, those with other health problems may develop [[pneumonia]]  
 
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=== Causes ===
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Over 200 virus strains are implicated in causing the common cold, most common viruses are
!Causes
!Related [[Entities list|Entities]] / [[Diseases list|Disease]]
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|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]]
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* [[Enteroviruses]]  
* [[Enteroviruses]]  
* [[HMPV, Human Metapneumovirus|HMPV]]
* [[HMPV, Human Metapneumovirus|HMPV]]
 
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*[[Pharyngitis]]
* [[Tonsillitis]]
* [[Otitis media]]
* [[Adenoid]]
* [[Conjunctivitis]]
* [[Influenza]]
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== First class remedies ==
== First class remedies ==
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! colspan="2" |Repertory
! colspan="2" |Repertory
!Main Characters
!Main Characters
!Modalities
!Extra Sign / Symptoms
Etiology
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|'''Thin/ Watery Nasal Discharge'''
|'''<big>Thin/ Watery Nasal Discharge</big>'''
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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 feel stuffy inspite of the discharge which causes a burning sensation
* Mostly it is accompanied by '''sneezing'''.  
* '''Sneezing'''.  
* Marked Weakness along with the above complaints.
 
* Ars 30C BD
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* General agg in cold air.   
* General agg in cold air.   
* Being in a warm room can provide some relief.
* Warm room amel
* Marked Weakness
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|'''Due To Exposure To Cold Air'''
|'''<big>Due To Exposure To Cold Air</big>'''
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=== [[Acon , Aconitum Napellus|Acon]] ===
=== [[Acon , Aconitum Napellus|Acon]] ===
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* Scanty nasal discharge with a stuffy nose.  
* After '''sudden exposure to cold air'''
* Sneezing may also be experienced.
* Scanty nasal discharge with a stuffy nose.
* Accompanying symptoms: Pain at the root of the nose, headache and fever.
* Sneezing (Maybe)
 
* Pain at the root of the nose,  
* Acon 30C BD or TDS
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* After '''sudden exposure to cold air''', like from air conditioner or in cold weather
* Headache
* Fever
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|'''Starts With Sneezing'''
|'''<big>Starts With Sneezing</big>'''
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=== [[NM, Tissue Salt Remedy|NM]] ===
=== [[NM, Tissue Salt Remedy|NM]] ===
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* Common '''colds that begin with sneezing'''
* Thin watery nasal discharge.
* Along with sneezing, there is thin watery nasal discharge.
* Followed by stuffy nose (Maybe)
* It may be followed by stuffy nose which may also cause loss of smell.
* Loss of smell (Maybe)
* NM 6X TDS or QID
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*Leads to chronic state (Thick / Egg white Nasal  / Posterior nasal Discharges) (Maybe)
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|'''Stuffy Nose'''
|'''<big>Stuffy Nose</big>'''
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=== [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]] ===
=== [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]] ===
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* Stuffy/ Blocked nose, esp from exposure to cold air which causes sneezing.   
* Stuffy/ Blocked nose, esp from exposure to cold air which causes sneezing.   
* Inhaled air feels cold (Very particular)
* Inhaled air feels cold (Very particular)
* Hep 30C potency Daily or BD
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* [[Pharyngitis]]: Marked uneasiness/ Hawking disposition
* Stitching pain / Splinter like pain in the throat
* Fever with chills
* [[Tonsillitis]]: Swelling + Pus formation of Tonsils / Throat
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|'''Sore Throat Is Marked With Nasal Symptom'''
|'''<big>Sore Throat + Nasal Symptom</big>'''
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=== [[Bell, Belladona|Bell]] ===
=== [[Bell, Belladona|Bell]] ===
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* Watery discharge from nostrils esp one-sided + Sneezing + Ticking in nose.  
* Watery discharge from nostrils esp one-sided + Sneezing + Ticking in nose.  
* Painful swallowing+ Marked redness and swelling in the throat
* Painful swallowing + Marked redness /Swelling in throat
* Bouts of cough and headache.
* Bouts of cough + Headache
* Bell 30C BD or TDS
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* [[Otitis media]]:Throbbing, tearing, shooting or stitching pain in ears.
* Pain in throat radiating to the ear.
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|'''Thick Yellow Green Nasal Discharge'''
|'''<big>Thick Yellow Green Nasal Discharge</big>'''
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=== [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]] ===
=== [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]] ===
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* Nasal blockage + Loss of smell.
* Nasal blockage + Loss of smell.
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* Arthritis due to common cold ([[Guaj, Guajacum officinale|Guaj]], [[Led, Ledum Palustre|Led]], [[Sec, Secale Cornutum|Sec]])
* [[Otitis media]]: Shooting, pulsating, jerking, darting pain in ears which extending to the head.
* Ear Pain with '''thick yellow / yellowish green ear discharge'''.
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=== [[Ant-t, Antimonium tartaricum|Ant-t]] ===
=== [[Ant-t, Antimonium tartaricum|Ant-t]] ===
|Chest -weakness which is caused rapidly
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* Chest -weakness which stars rapidly
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*Summer common cold due to cold wind or uncovering
*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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=== [[Dulc, Dulcamara|Dulc]] ===
=== [[Dulc, Dulcamara|Dulc]] ===
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* [[Asthma remedies|Asthma]] attacks following a common cold
* [[Asthma remedies|Asthma]] attacks following common cold
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=== [[Ruta, Ruta graveolens|Ruta]] ===
=== [[Ruta, Ruta graveolens|Ruta]] ===
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* Eye involvement (redness, vomiting, etc.) caused by a common cold
* Eye involvement/ Redness, Vomiting caused by a common cold
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=== Related Entities / disease ===
== [[Tissue Salt Remedies]] ==
 
* [[Pharyngitis]]
* [[Tonsillitis]]
* [[Otitis media]]
* [[Adenoid]]
* [[Conjunctivitis]]
* [[Influenza]]
 
=== [[Tissue Salt Remedies]] ===
 
* [[FP, Tissue Salt Remedy|FP]]: Common but bad colds
* [[FP, Tissue Salt Remedy|FP]]: Common but bad colds
* [[NM, Tissue Salt Remedy|NM]]: Cold + sneezing and runny clear nasal discharges
* [[NM, Tissue Salt Remedy|NM]]: Cold + sneezing and runny clear nasal discharges

Latest revision as of 10:14, 5 February 2024

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 Related Entities / Disease
Over 200 virus strains are implicated in causing the common cold, most common viruses are

First class remedies

Repertory Main Characters Extra Sign / Symptoms
Thin/ Watery Nasal Discharge

Ars
  • Nose feel stuffy inspite of the discharge which causes a burning sensation
  • Sneezing.
  • General agg in cold air.
  • Warm room amel
  • Marked Weakness
Due To Exposure To Cold Air

Acon
  • After sudden exposure to cold air
  • Scanty nasal discharge with a stuffy nose.
  • Sneezing (Maybe)
  • Pain at the root of the nose,
  • Headache
  • Fever
Starts With Sneezing

NM
  • Thin watery nasal discharge.
  • Followed by stuffy nose (Maybe)
  • Loss of smell (Maybe)
  • Leads to chronic state (Thick / Egg white Nasal / Posterior nasal Discharges) (Maybe)
Stuffy Nose

Hep
  • Stuffy/ Blocked nose, esp from exposure to cold air which causes sneezing. 
  • Inhaled air feels cold (Very particular)
  • Pharyngitis: Marked uneasiness/ Hawking disposition
  • Stitching pain / Splinter like pain in the throat
  • Fever with chills
  • Tonsillitis: Swelling + Pus formation of Tonsils / Throat
Sore Throat + Nasal Symptom

Bell
  • Watery discharge from nostrils esp one-sided + Sneezing + Ticking in nose.
  • Painful swallowing + Marked redness /Swelling in throat
  • Bouts of cough + Headache
  • Otitis media:Throbbing, tearing, shooting or stitching pain in ears.
  • Pain in throat radiating to the ear.
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.
  • Arthritis due to common cold (Guaj, Led, Sec)
  • Otitis media: Shooting, pulsating, jerking, darting pain in ears which extending to the head.
  • Ear Pain with thick yellow / yellowish green ear discharge.

Second Class Remedies

Ant-t
  • Chest -weakness which stars 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 common cold

Kali-bi

Hydr

Ruta
  • Eye involvement/ Redness, Vomiting caused by a common cold

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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