Respiratory Conditions
Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Mild
ICD-10: J00 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जुकाम · தமிழ்: சளி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನೆಗಡಿ · తెలుగు: జలుబు · বাংলা: সর্দি · मराठी: सर्दी · ગુજરાતી: શરદી
About this condition
The common cold is a mild viral infection of the nose and throat that affects almost everyone from time to time. It spreads easily through coughs, sneezes, or touching contaminated surfaces and typically resolves on its own within a week. Rest, fluids, and over-the-counter remedies can help manage symptoms while your body fights the infection.
Common symptoms
runny nose
sneezing
sore throat
mild fever
headache
cough
body ache
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 7 days or worsen
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जुकाम · सर्दी · नाक बहना · छींक आना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சளி · மூக்கு ஒழுகுதல் · தும்மல் · தொண்டை வலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನೆಗಡಿ · ಸೀನು ಸೋರುವುದು · ಸೀನುವುದು · ಗಂಟಲು ನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | జలుబు · ముక్కు కారడం · తుమ్ములు · గొంతు నొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সর্দি · নাক দিয়ে জল পড়া · হাঁচি · গলা ব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सर्दी · नाक वाहणे · शिंका · घसा खवखवणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | શરદી · નાક વહેવું · છીંક · ગળામાં દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]?
runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, mild fever, headache, cough.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 7 days or worsen
Is Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold] common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 7 days or worsen.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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