🚑 Seek urgent care if:
- High or persistent fever, facial pain or swelling around the eyes/cheeks, difficulty breathing, a stiff neck, or symptoms that worsen after initially improving.→ Seek medical evaluation promptly.
Classical understanding
- Attributed to aggravated kapha and vata in the nasal passages, often with a seasonal or exposure trigger.
General self-care (safe for most)
- Rest, warm fluids and steam inhalation; keep warm and avoid cold, damp exposure; light warm food supports recovery.
A cold with high fever, facial pain, breathing difficulty or a stiff neck should be seen by a physician.
View sources — 3 classical & official references ›
- Classical text Charaka Saṁhitā
- Classical text Mādhava Nidāna
- Classical text Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya