To properly view this site, javascript must be enabled and Flash version 9 or higher must be installed.
Get the latest Flash player

Transcripts

Host: What should I do at the first sign of a cold?

Ronald Turner: Well, I do not know if you have to do anything at the first sign of a cold. The symptom complex of a cold usually begins especially those caused by the Rhinoviruses, usually begins with a sore or scratchy throat, followed very quickly by onset of nasal obstruction and runny nose and so that is usually the first things that you notice when you are starting to catch a cold and at that point there is nothing that you can do to shorten the cold or to prevent the worsening of symptoms. So, it is symptomatic treatment at that point.

Expert: Dr. Ronald Turner

Professor of Pediatrics, UVA

Ronald Turner, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Turner earned his MD degree from Southern Illinois University and did his training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Columbus Children’s Hospital (Ohio State University) and the University of Virginia. He subsequently served in faculty positions at the More »

About This Video

In this video Ronald Turner, MD of the University of Virginia explains all of the various issues surrounding the common cold virus. He discusses everything from prevention to treatment to how to treat colds in More »

This expert:5105 views

This video series: 730 views

This video segment: 109 views

Tags: Sick, Runny, Nose, Cough, Sore, Throat, Medicine  

Comments: 0 (Read Comments) (Add)

Embed:

Other Videos