Acute, self-limiting, viral inflammation of the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract
Aetiology
- Acute viral infection of the nasal passages - most commonly rhinovirus, may also be coronavirus and RSV
Clinical presentation
- Nasal discharge and congestion, sneezing
- Sore throat, cough
- Fever
- General malaise
Investigations
- Clinical diagnosis
Management
- Supportive
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