rhinoviruses
Common cold agents
Rhinoviruses are a large group of viruses that cause the common cold in humans.
The name comes from the Greek word for nose, reflecting how these viruses primarily infect the upper respiratory tract.
There are over a hundred distinct types, which is why people catch colds repeatedly throughout their lives—immunity to one rhinovirus doesn't protect against the others.
The doctor confirmed it was just rhinoviruses, not the flu.
Viral genetic material's casing
- virionSingle viral unit
- RNAGene expression molecule
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- genomeOrganism's total hereditary material
antigenic · protease · epitope · nucleotide · phylogeny · enterovirus · mutagenesis
Sudden forceful nasal expulsion
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- snifflesMinor nasal illness
- headacheCranial pain
fatigue · malaise · chills · fever · phlegm · mucus · stuffiness
Transmissible between people
- spreadTo distribute widely
- infectiousAble to spread disease
- airborneTraveling through air
- dropletsMinute liquid globules
handwashing · sanitizer · disinfectant · contamination · exposure · incubation · symptomatic · asymptomatic
Drugs blocking allergic responses
- decongestantsMedicines reducing nasal swelling
- tissuesSoft disposable paper sheets
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- mucolyticAgent dissolving viscous secretions
rest · fluids · acetaminophen · ibuprofen · humidifier · echinacea · honey
Study of infectious agents
- microbiologyStudy of microscopic life
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
- epidemiologyStudy of disease spread
Inflamed nasal cavities
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- laryngitisInflamed voice box condition
- throatNeck's inner passage
capsid
Viral genetic material's casing
- virionSingle viral unit
- RNAGene expression molecule
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
genome · antigenic · protease · epitope · nucleotide · phylogeny · enterovirus · mutagenesis
sneezing
Sudden forceful nasal expulsion
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- snifflesMinor nasal illness
headache · fatigue · malaise · chills · fever · phlegm · mucus · stuffiness
contagious
Transmissible between people
- spreadTo distribute widely
- infectiousAble to spread disease
- airborneTraveling through air
droplets · handwashing · sanitizer · disinfectant · contamination · exposure · incubation · symptomatic · asymptomatic · carrier
antihistamines
Drugs blocking allergic responses
- decongestantsMedicines reducing nasal swelling
- tissuesSoft disposable paper sheets
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
mucolytic · rest · fluids · acetaminophen · ibuprofen · humidifier · echinacea · honey
virology
Study of infectious agents
- microbiologyStudy of microscopic life
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
sinusitis
Inflamed nasal cavities
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- laryngitisInflamed voice box condition
rhinovirusesEbola virus
Lethal hemorrhagic fever agent
HIV · rabies virus · smallpox virus · SARS-CoV-2 · coronaviruses
rhinoviruseshealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · immunity · antibodies · disease resistance · clear sinuses