What’s wrong with spring colds?

Spring colds are usually acute upper respiratory tract infections caused by viruses including rhinovirus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus and other infections. Viral colds have a rapid onset, the main clinical manifestations of nasal symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, etc., can also be manifested as a cough, dry throat, itchy throat, 2 to 3 days after the nasal mucus becomes thick, accompanied by sore throat, headache, etc., the severity of the fever, mild chills. Laboratory tests: normal or low white blood cell count with elevated lymphocyte ratio. Since there is no specific antiviral drug, symptomatic treatment is mainly for patients with acute cough and dry throat, pseudoephedrine can be given to reduce nasal congestion, and antipyretic and analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be given if necessary. At the same time, quit smoking, pay attention to rest, drink a lot of water, keep to maintain indoor air circulation, to prevent secondary bacterial infection.