Are viral colds contagious?

Viral colds are a common respiratory infectious disease caused mainly by a variety of viruses, so they are of course contagious, especially in the season when viral colds are prevalent. Therefore, patients should actively seek treatment, and people around them should pay more attention to prevention.

1. Viral cold is a common respiratory infectious disease caused by a variety of viruses . There is currently no specific antiviral drug for the treatment of viral colds. Experts point out that early detection and early medication can achieve better results. Symptomatic treatment and traditional Chinese medicine treatment are often used clinically. The natural course of a viral cold is about one week, so treatment cannot be rushed. Some patients, seeing no significant improvement in their condition, go to several hospitals for treatment over a period of days, with treatment and medication being intermittent. This practice can affect the efficacy of the treatment, leading to slower recovery or worsening of the condition. To prevent viral colds now, you should pay attention to seasonal changes, add or remove clothes at any time, especially to avoid catching cold when sleeping at night; normal work, life, and study should be a combination of work and rest. Excessive fatigue will lead to a decrease in resistance and make you extremely susceptible to viral colds.

2. Prevention

Since there is no specific treatment for colds, and once you have a cold it will have a certain impact on your work and life, prevention is particularly important. Enhancing resistance and preventing pathogen invasion are the keys to prevention. The main measures are:

(1) Pay attention to physical exercise on a daily basis and arrange outdoor activities appropriately to adapt to changes in the environment and climate.

(2) Wear appropriate clothing and add or remove clothing as the climate changes to prevent catching a cold or overheating.

(3) Control and treat chronic diseases and correct malnutrition.

(4) Pay attention to indoor ventilation and avoid going to crowded public places with polluted air.

(5) Avoid inducing factors such as overwork and drunkenness.

(6) Pay attention to personal hygiene and wash your hands frequently.