2284 Main St. Concord, MA 01742
Concord Internal Medicine - (978) 369-5575
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Nobody likes feeling sick, even if it’s just a common cold. Whether you have a runny nose or sore throat, you may be desperate to feel better and return to living your normal life. At Concord Internal Medicine, we can help. We offer treatments for addressing your cold and flu symptoms and vaccinations to prevent illnesses in the first place. Request an appointment in Concord, Massachusetts.
WHAT CAUSES THE COMMON COLD AND FLU?
The rhinovirus is the most likely cause of the common cold. This illness is essentially a viral infection of your nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract. As the name suggests, common colds are common. In fact, most adults get 1-2 colds per year on average.
The flu is a bit different. The flu is caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Typically, these viruses are spread through person-to-person contact. The flu can be more difficult to get over than a cold, but thankfully there are annual vaccinations that you can take to avoid getting sick.
WHAT WE CAN DO TO TREAT THE COMMON COLD AND FLU
At Concord Internal Medicine, we can provide recommendations and medicine to help you overcome the common cold. We can also offer vaccination services to prevent you from getting the flu when it’s in season. While both of these illnesses can be overcome with rest and at-home care, getting a helping hand from a medical professional never hurts.
WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?
On average, healthy people usually get over the common cold in 7-10 days. The flu can typically be overcome after about five days, but you may still have a cough and feel weak for several days afterward. It takes 1-2 weeks to get back to feeling 100% after getting sick. Adhering to our recommendations can reduce how long you feel sick.