Management of Multiple Symptoms in the Common Cold: A Comprehensive Review

  • Hisham Ali M Alzahrani et al.
Keywords: Common cold, symptom management, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, antihistamines, decongestants, analgesics, combination therapy

Abstract

The common cold is a self-limiting viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that results in a constellation of symptoms, including nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, headache, and fatigue. Its management focuses on symptomatic relief, as no specific antiviral therapies are available for most causative agents. This paper reviews the pathophysiology of common cold symptoms and evidence-based approaches to their management, highlighting pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. A focus is placed on combination therapies and patient-centered approaches to address multiple symptoms concurrently.

Author Biography

Hisham Ali M Alzahrani et al.

1Hisham Ali M Alzahrani,2Abdullah saad Abdullah alsubaie ,3Musab abdulrahman alshehri ,4Abdulaziz Dhafer Alamri,5Faisal eid alotaibi,6Jehad ObaidAllah Al anazi,7Khlood Mohammed Alasiri
1 Senior Pharmacist , Public Security Directorate Health Center, HishamAlbsheri@gmail.com, Riyadh
2 Radiological technology , Asalsubaie@psmmc.med.sa, Alkharj military industries cooperation hospital , Alkharj
3 Radiological technology , mus3bgas1411@gmail.com , Health center in security patrols, Riyadh
4 Senior Radiographer , al3mri.3z@hotmail.com , Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh
5 Speach & hearing specialist, Faisal.e.alotaibi@gmail.com, Alkharj multary hospital, Alkharj
6 -Emergency Medical services , -Jehaadx@outlook.com, -Al Kharj Military Industries Corporation Hospital, -Al kharj
7 Respiratory therapy specialist , Alassiri.kh@gmail.com , Prince sultan military medical city , Riyadh

Published
2025-01-09
Section
Regular Issue