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[Common cold: diagnostic steps? Antibiotics?].

R Auckenthaler1

  • 1Division des maladies infectieuses, Hôpital cantonal universitaire, Genève.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|April 1, 1992
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The common cold, caused by numerous viruses, presents with similar symptoms. Current treatments focus on symptom relief, as antibiotics are not justified for viral infections.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • The common cold involves over 100 viral types, leading to consistent symptoms like rhinorrhea and cough.
  • Inflammatory mediators, not the viruses themselves, drive local reactions.
  • Bacterial superinfections (otitis, sinusitis) can occur, with bacterial nasopharyngitis noted in children and potentially adults.

Purpose:

  • To review the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the common cold.
  • To differentiate viral and bacterial causes and guide appropriate management.
  • To highlight limitations in current diagnostic and antiviral therapies.

Summary:

  • Common cold symptoms stem from over 100 viruses, with inflammation mediated locally.
  • Diagnostic methods include antigen detection for specific viruses in children; bacterial confirmation is crucial for antibiotic decisions.

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  • Antiviral options are limited, and symptomatic treatment is the current standard; antibiotics are not indicated for viral colds.

    • Impact:

    • Emphasizes the need for symptomatic care and judicious antibiotic use in common cold management.
    • Highlights the role of inflammatory mediators in cold symptoms.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding diagnosis and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.