Health Information

Although the cold is caused by viruses, bacteria set in the mucous membranes when they are damaged by virus attack. This can lead to ear infections and sinusitis.

Disease Signs

The nose is tight and flows. Sore throat, pressure over sinuses and discomfort in the ears often simultaneously.

Treatment

Nose drops or nasal spray against common cold may be helpful (for example Iliadin, Rhinox, NASO, Nazarene, Otrivin, Xolin, Zymelin). They contain substances that pulls together the blood vessels – and thus the mucous membranes. It makes the nose less dense and improves air flow and drainage of secretions. It is possible that nasal drops also may prevent sinus and ear infections. Nose Drops and nasal sprays should not be used more than 10 days. The gap between the treatments should be at least 2 weeks. Nose drops should be used with caution by pregnant women and people with high blood pressure, clogged arteries in the heart or too high metabolic (hyperthyroidism).

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