Common Cold

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects humans
upper respiratory tract
gptkbp:affectsAllAges yes
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs acute viral nasopharyngitis
acute coryza
gptkbp:annualCasesWorldwide billions
gptkbp:antibioticsEffective no
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:COVID-19
gptkb:virus
gptkb:respiratory_syncytial_virus
rhinovirus
gptkbp:commonIn children
gptkbp:complication gptkb:sinusitis
bronchitis
otitis media
gptkbp:contagiousPeriod 1-2 days before symptoms to 2 weeks after
gptkbp:duration 7-10 days
gptkbp:firstDescribed ancient times
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Common Cold
gptkbp:ICD-10_code J00
gptkbp:notableContributor David Tyrrell
June Almeida
gptkbp:prevention hand washing
avoiding close contact
gptkbp:relatedTo influenza
allergic rhinitis
gptkbp:season more common in winter
gptkbp:selfLimiting yes
gptkbp:symptom fatigue
headache
cough
sore throat
sneezing
mild fever
runny nose
congestion
gptkbp:transmission direct contact
airborne droplets
contaminated surfaces
gptkbp:treatment rest
hydration
over-the-counter medications
antihistamines
decongestants
analgesics
gptkbp:vaccineAvailable no
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dry_Throat
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8