Cold and Cough Causes: Having a cold is considered very common. There is no need to worry too much about this. With a few days of rest and proper care, they are completely cured. But sometimes their staying for a long time can be a matter of concern. Do you know how common cold occurs?
Which viruses are responsible for this? Very few people know that cough and cold can be caused by more than 200 types of viruses. They can also spread rapidly. Once the virus increases, it can be difficult to stop it. In such a situation, let us know the reason behind cold and cough and which virus they cause…
Why do colds occur?
According to health experts, cold and cough are the body’s way of fighting disease. When a bacteria or virus attacks the body, the body increases its temperature to fight it. Actually, viruses or bacteria enter the cells and use their elements and keep dividing and growing. When the body increases its temperature, they are unable to divide themselves quickly and the body gets a chance to eliminate them. Meaning cold is a way for the body to take care of itself. Not just one but many viruses are responsible for the common cold.
Which viruses cause cold and cough?
1. Rhinovirus
Corona was present even before the Covid 19 pandemic in 2019-20. There are many types i.e. strains of it. The Corona epidemic was a new strain of it. Due to this, problems like cold and cough also occur. According to WHO, sometimes symptoms of common cold are seen but in severe cases, Sarv Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) means problems with lungs and breathing. One of its types is called SARS-CoV 2, which was the cause of Covid 19.
3. Adenovirus
There are more than 50 types of adeno viruses. Due to this, problems like cold and cough occur, but sometimes in serious cases, pneumonia or lung infection can also occur. This can also cause conjunctivitis or pink eye. This should never be taken lightly.
Symptoms of cold caused by RSV are common but sometimes it can also become serious. Therefore it should never be ignored. Most of the times these get cured on their own, but if they persist for a long time then you should immediately consult a doctor.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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