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What is Coryza?
Coryza is a medical term that describes a set of symptoms commonly associated with head colds, although other conditions can cause coryza as well.It is an acute inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes that is accompanied by profuse nasal discharge. It may also be called a head cold. It is a contagious disease involving the upper respiratory tract.
Recovery Time
In many cases, resting at home with fluids and blowing the nose regularly to express the mucus will allow people to recover from the underlying cause of their discomfort. The infection can take a week to ten days to clear.Diagnosis
Diagnosis is done by the physical examination of the symptoms.FAQs prepared by doctor
Q1. What is Coryza?Coryza is a medical term that describes a set of symptoms commonly associated with head colds, although other conditions can cause coryza as well. It is an acute inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes that is accompanied by profuse nasal discharge. It may also be called a head cold. It is a contagious disease involving the upper respiratory tract.
Q2. With which all symptoms coryza is associated with?
The nose turns red, tender, and swollen. Large amounts of mucus discharge, typically resulting in the runny nose. The eyes may water if the inflammation spreads. Stuffy nose as the mucus blocks the nasal passages. People lose their sense of smell and may feel lightheaded or dizzy. Headache with or without fever is present.
Q3. Is coryza in children an indication of measles?
Measles is characterized by malaise, fever, loss of appetite, and the three Cs: conjunctivitis (red, watery eyes), cough and coryza. Kopliks spots may appear on the buccal mucosa. These are tiny white spots with bluish-grey centers and are pathognomonic for measles.
Q4. What are the foods to be avoided during coryza?
Cold drinks, cold water, ice creams and aerated drinks are the first food to be avoided. All foods with preservatives and additives, milk and milk products cottage cheese and spicy food, eggs, sweets and cold refrigerated drinks also need to be avoided.