Common cold

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

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

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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.



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	Common cold Coughs
Dulc	Asthma attacks following a common cold
Kali-bi	Headache due to common cold
Hydr	Post-common cold sinusitis + PND
Ruta	Eye involvement (redness, vomiting, etc.) caused by a common cold