ORZ - symptoms and treatment in adults

Under acute respiratory diseases, doctors mean what we are accustomed to calling colds, which everyone has to face regularly. Symptoms and methods of treatment of acute respiratory infections in adults are known for a long time and are very well studied. Therefore, the ailments and do not cause much excitement. And yet it is recommended to start treating them as soon as possible to prevent any complications.

Characteristics of ARI in adults

A characteristic feature - ORZ develop gradually. They begin with a slight perspiration in the throat . Over time, the symptom manifests itself more strongly and gives a tangible discomfort. A little later, there may be a runny nose or a typical sneeze for acute respiratory ailments. Already at this stage the disease can be diagnosed. But some patients wait for a cough. With this sign, they usually face at the last stages of the disease development.

Temperature can also be considered characteristic of ARI in adults as a symptom. The fever accompanies the disease quite often. But even with cases when diseases occur without the slightest increase in temperature, from time to time therapists meet.

Visually, it can be determined by looking in the throat. With respiratory diseases, the mucous throat becomes red, and a whitish or yellowish coating appears on the tongue. The latter can be quite thick and flaky.

Among other things, in ARI in adults there is a feeling of weakness. Very often in conjunction with a cold develops conjunctivitis, the ears begin to hurt. Many patients also complain of aching pains in the joints and muscles, frequent migraine attacks, lymph node inflammation, hoarseness or complete disappearance of the voice.

How to treat ARI in an adult?

The most effective in combating the majority of ARI, as practice has shown, is symptomatic therapy. It is necessary to adhere to several simple rules:

  1. You need to have a cold at home. Of course, on the legs of ARI can also be transferred, but this has a negative impact on health. Therefore, when the first symptoms appear, it is advisable to write yourself a sick leave or, if possible, agree on a few days off.
  2. Two or three days should be spent in bed.
  3. The room in which the patient is located should be well ventilated.
  4. Do not force yourself to eat through strength. Soon the appetite will return itself.
  5. Sleep will help the body recover better than any medicine. Therefore, you should not deny yourself to the patient.

The symptoms of ARI in adults are helped by antipyretic drugs - such as Paracetamol, Ibuklin, Efferalgan, Panadol, Analgin or Aspirin. Very effective drugs such as:

Rinse and inhalation will help to remove sore throat. For these procedures is suitable:

Get rid of the cold and vasoconstrictive and sometimes antihistamine drops and sprays.

Obligatory drinking is an obligatory part of the treatment. The liquid helps to remove the virus from the body. Suitable are any drinks: juices, kissels, teas, fruit drinks. Ideally, if they are prepared from fruits and berries with a high content of vitamin C.

Sometimes - in cases when the disease is caused by bacteria - for the treatment of acute respiratory infections, adults have to use antibiotics:

Folk methods of ARI treatment

Alternative medicine as well as traditional knows how you can fight against colds. For example, a decoction of celery or dill is considered extremely effective. The dry powdered plant is poured with boiling water, the night insists, and then it is drunk during the day. A useful and tasty treatment is provided by a dogrose broth filled with vitamin C.