Methods of treatment
The main thing to remember about acute diseases of the upper respiratory tract is not to self-medicate. At the first signs of the disease, you should contact your doctor, who will select the necessary medications. In general, treatment is carried out according to standard regimens:
- Use of analgesics to relieve headaches and reduce fever.
- Taking decongestants to relieve nasal congestion.
- Taking cough suppressants to relieve sore throat and cough.
Scientific research aimed at finding effective remedies to combat colds in a short period of time is carried out regularly, but a universal solution has not been found, and the selection is always carried out by a specialist based on the expressed symptoms.
Also among the general recommendations is the need to drink plenty of fluids, which is especially important for patients with high fever. In addition, taking vitamin C is indicated, which serves not only as an excellent preventive measure, but also as an effective method for increasing the body’s immune forces in case of illness. If the moment was missed and a bacterial infection began to develop, then taking antibiotics is necessary, but only as prescribed by a doctor.
Signs of the disease
The main signs of infection are:
The development of the first symptoms takes from 12 hours to 3 days. In the case of a severe course of the disease, inhibited or excited states, as well as disorders of consciousness, may appear. For all diseases of this spectrum, the severity of symptoms directly depends on the degree of organ damage.
Outbreaks occur most often in autumn and winter, but you can get sick at any time of the year. Children get sick more often than adults, since they spend most of the day in a large group. However, it is necessary to understand that diagnosis can only be made by a specialist. Therefore, if you have symptoms of the disease, you cannot self-medicate, but you must seek help from professionals.