Colds (antiviral)
Synopsis of Colds (antiviral)
The common cold is a mild viral infection that primarily affects the upper respiratory tract (nose, throat, and sinuses). It is caused by a variety of viruses, with rhinoviruses being the most common culprit, although coronaviruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenoviruses, and others can also be responsible. Colds are highly contagious and spread through airborne droplets, direct contact with infected surfaces, or hand-to-mouth/eye contact.
Symptoms typically include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, mild body aches, fatigue, and sometimes a low-grade fever. Colds generally resolve within 7–10 days without serious complications, but they can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Antiviral support focuses on strengthening the immune system, reducing viral load, and shortening the duration of symptoms.
Types of Cold Infections:
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Typical Cold: Involves nasal congestion, sore throat, and mild cough.
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Cold with Secondary Infection: Colds that lead to complications like sinusitis, ear infections, or bronchitis.
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Prolonged Cold: Symptoms lasting more than 10 days, often due to secondary infections or immune suppression.
Common Causes:
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Rhinoviruses (most common)
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Coronaviruses (seasonal types)
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
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Adenoviruses
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Parainfluenza viruses
Severity Factors:
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Weaker immune systems (young children, elderly, chronic illnesses) can experience more severe or prolonged colds.
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Stress, poor nutrition, smoking, or sleep deprivation can increase susceptibility and prolong recovery.
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Cold weather and crowded environments increase exposure risk.
When to See a Doctor:
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Symptoms lasting more than 10–14 days without improvement
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High fever (above 102°F or 39°C)
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Severe sinus pain or swelling
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Chest pain or difficulty breathing
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Ear pain or drainage
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Symptoms worsening after initial improvement
Natural remedies for Colds (antiviral)
Rest: Vital for immune system recovery.
Hydration: Drink plenty of fluids to loosen mucus and prevent dehydration.
Warm teas with honey and lemon: Soothes throat and supports immunity.
Steam inhalation: Helps relieve nasal congestion.
Saltwater gargle: Reduces throat soreness.
Use a humidifier: Keeps nasal passages moist.
Nutrient-dense diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, and immune-supportive foods.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Colds (antiviral)
Acacetin
Agastache
AHCC
Allicin
Alliin
Allium tuberosum
Allspice
Allyl isothiocyanate
Allyl sulfide
Aloe vera
alpha-terpineol
alpinia galangal
amentoflavone
anamu
Andrographis
andrographolide
anthocyanins
apigenin
arabinogalactan
Asam gelugor
ash
Asteraceae
atractylone
Aureobasidium pullulans
Autumn elaeagnus
baicalin
Baikal Skullcap
balsam
Baphicacanthus cusia
Basidiomycota
basil
Bassia scoparia
bee hive
bee products
bee propolis
berry
beta-pinene
Bidens pilosa
bilberry
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black cumin
black currant
black galingale
black garlic
black nightshade
black seed
blueberry
Bombax
borneol
Broussonetia
buckthorn
caffeic Acid
Camellia sinensis
capillary artemisia
carrageenan
carvacrol
cat's claw
catechins
Celosia
Chinese mountain ant
Chinese raisintree
Chondrus
chrysanthemum
cinnamaldehyde
cinnamon
Cistus
citron
Citrus
citrus bioflavonoids
Clerodendrum trichotomum
clove
coconut
commiphora
common madia
coriolus mushroom
costus
cowherb
curry leaf
David\'s milkberry
deoxyandrographolides
Echinacea
echinacea purpurea
Elder
elderberry
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
essential oil blend
European Elder
flavones
flavonoids
flavonones
forsythia
fruit
fulvic acid
fungus
Galangal
Gallesia
gallotannin
gamma-terpinene
ganoderma
garlic
garlic bulb
ginger
glyceryl monolaurate
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Glycyrrhizin
goji berry
goldthread
green tea
Hedyotis
Himalaya berry
honey
honey loquat syrup
honeysuckle
Houttuynia
hyssop
Indian frankincense
Indian kinotree
indigo leaves
Isatis
knotweed
labrador tea
Lactoferrin
Lactoperoxidase
Laggera pterodonta
lauric acid
lemon
lemongrass
lichen
licorice root
Ligusticum
ligustilides
Ligustrum
Litsea
liverwort
Lomatium
luffa
luteolin
mangostin
Mastic gum
Melia
Mineral ascorbate
Monolaurin
Monoterpenes
Morinda
Morus
Mugwort
Mushroom
Naphthoquinones
Neem tree
Neoandrographolides
nut grass
Nymphaea nouchali
oregano
oriental arborvitae
Osha
Osmanthus
Oxystelma
papaya
Paris polyphylla
Patrinia
pau d'arco
perilla
Petiveria
Phaeophyceae
Phellodendron
phellodendron amurense
phenolic compounds
Phenylpropanoids
Phyllanthus
pineapple
Piper nigrum
Polygonum
pomegranate
Propolis
quercetin
ravinsara
resveratrol
rhizome
rosemary
Salvia
Sambucus nigra
Sandalwood
saponins
schizonepeta
Sesquiterpenes
shiitake mushroom
Shikimic Acid
Shogaol
Smartweed
Solanaceae
Solanum indicum
Sophora
soursop
spirulina
Tagetes
Tamaricaceae
Tayuya
Tea
Terpenoids
Theaflavin
Thiosulfinate
thyme
Thymus
Trametes
Triterpenes
turmeric
Verbascoside
Viola
Violet
Visnea Mocanera
vitamin C
vitamin D
Wasabi
Waterhyssop
White Tea
xanthium (cockleburs)
Xanthorrhizol
zanthoxylum
Zinc
Zingiberene
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