Most often common colds are cause by viral infections of the respiratory tract. And it is usually caught from other people. It could spread directly from person to person through sneezing, coughing or by hand to hand contact. Colds are said to be harmless but they need to be treated because it has an impact to social and economic goal. Symptoms will appear 2 – 3 days after exposure to the source of infection. For infants and young children symptoms may be more severe. Symptoms can include sneezing, coughing, a sore throat and a blocked or runny nose. It also includes itchy, red eyes.
For the treatment of common colds it is symptomatic. Natural vitamin C is necessary for the relief. Another natural treatment is form Liquorice and garlic preparation. The effectiveness of the treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms.