Once your doctor analyzes your symptoms and clinical history, they will perform a physical examination that will help determine if it is a common cold, although if there are signs of a bacterial infection or an underlying disease, they will request additional tests such as X-rays, blood tests, and pharyngeal exudate.
As it is a viral condition, there is no specific treatment for the cold, so the aim is to control the symptoms and avoid complications.
It is recommended to rest, hydrate properly, do not expose yourself to sudden changes in temperature, use air humidifiers, and stay warm.
As for medications, they will prescribe:
- Painkillers.
- Anti-inflammatories.
- Nasal decongestants.
- Cough syrup.
- Antibiotics: in case of any secondary bacterial infection.
At the ABC Medical Center Internal Medicine Department we offer health care services with the highest quality and safety, from prevention, diagnosis, timely treatment, and monitoring of infectious, respiratory, endocrinological, dermatological, rheumatic, nephrological, gastrointestinal, and hematological pathologies, of chronic-degenerative diseases and acute conditions, through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary model.