A Prolonged Chronic Cold could lead to Serious Complications
According to a spokesman for the German Professional Association of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, persistent colds can lead to serious infections if they are not treated properly.
“Anything that lasts between 10 to 14 days is suspicious,” warned Michael Deeg, spokesman for the German Professional Association of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists.
Even the slightest case of the sniffles could lead to a case of sinusitis, bronchitis or even to a lung infection.
Depending on the degree of the infection, decongestants such as ear and nose drops or antibiotics may have to be prescribed.
It is also important to keep an eye on the length of time that a cold persists.
Deeg says that common indicators that a cold is about to develop into something more serious are persistent coughing, worsening catarrh as well as ongoing headaches and jaw-pain.
When the symptoms of a common cold reach that level, the next step is to visit a doctor.
“In many cases people take no notice of the symptoms and they lead to further complications,” Deeg said.
Deeg advises against going outdoors in early spring wearing thin clothes, no matter how sunny the weather may be.
“Anyone who does that can expect to get a cold,” said Deeg.
November 21st, 2007 at 3:03 am
I have had colds continuously for the last 6 months. They usually last for more than 3 weeks. I usually just get over a cold or haven’t even got over the last one yet when the green mucus and sore throat startes all over again! I have always been more suseptable to colds than most people but my problem just seems to be getting worse. My youngest son, who is 2, seems to have the same problem but my step son never gets colds and i would like to know why we have the two extremes in the same house. it is exausting me and i would really like to get some help!