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1
Q

what is coryza

A

acute viral infection of nasal passage

spread by direct (droplets) or indirect (door handle)

2
Q

what is cause of coryza

A

200+ viruses

mainly rhinovirus and coronaviruses

3
Q

what is diagnosis of coryza

A

symptoms based

4
Q

how is coryza treated

A

self care

5
Q

what is the symptoms of coryza

A
blocked nose
nasal pain and irritation 
runny nose
cough 
hoarse voice 
sore throat (pharyngitis)
mild fever?
6
Q

what is complications of coryza

A

sinusitis (frontal or maxillary)

acute bronchitis