Common cold

ICD-10 Code J00

Common cold

Definition

An inflammatory process affecting the nasal mucosa, usually caused by viruses (e.g., rhinovirus, adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, and coronavirus). It is characterized by chills, headaches, mucopurulent nasal discharge, coughing, and facial pain.

Also known as acute nasopharyngitis, acute nasopharyngitis [common cold], acute rhinitis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Chordate pharynx Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Chordate pharynx Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nasopharynx Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nasopharynx Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Ascorbic Acid may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Dexbrompheniramine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Guaifenesin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Naproxen may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Oxymetazoline may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Pseudoephedrine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Zinc Acetate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Zinc Chloride may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Zinc Gluconate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Zinc Sulfate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)