The Common Cold; 'Human Coronavirus and Rhinovirus'

The Common Cold; 'Human Coronavirus and Rhinovirus'

The common cold is a virally related syndrome and has been associated with over 100 different viruses, including Human Coronavirus and Rhinovirus. Common symptoms include throat discomfort , followed by sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing and decreased energy level.

Is there any hope for the eradication of the common cold?
Although there has been much research done on the common cold and potential cures, the prospects of eradicating the common cold all together are slim.
While have been developed the practicality of immunizing large numbers of individuals against the common cold is minimal, primarily because so many different viruses have been implicated in causing colds. Additionally, developing an effective vaccine is difficult because upper respiratory infections are superficial, meaning the virus is not found in the blood, the site of the immune response.
Furthermore, most colds are self limiting. Left alone, most will disappear within a few days and cause little harm to the host. Temporary symptomatic relief, therefore, is often the most practical treatment. ~ Stanford University