What is Rhinovirus C?
Jan 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
In general, human rhinovirus C may cause illnesses such as the common cold, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and bronchial asthma. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention for appropriate treatment. In daily life, it is recommended to reduce consumption of spicy and irritating foods, and instead eat more light, easily digestible foods such as egg custard, rice porridge, and Chinese yam porridge, which are beneficial for health.
Under normal circumstances, human rhinovirus C may cause illnesses such as the common cold, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and bronchial asthma. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly for appropriate treatment. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Common Cold
Human rhinovirus C is one of the main pathogens causing the common cold. Symptoms include nasal congestion and mild fever. Patients may take medications such as compound paracetamol and amantadine tablets, Lianhua Qingwen capsules, or oseltamivir phosphate capsules under medical guidance.
2. Pharyngitis
Infection of the throat by human rhinovirus C may lead to pharyngitis, with symptoms including coughing and hoarseness. Patients may be treated under a doctor's direction with medications such as watermelon frost lozenges, cydiodine buccal tablets, or Ganju Bingmei tablets.
3. Bronchitis
Infection of the bronchi by human rhinovirus C may result in bronchitis, typically presenting symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and increased sputum production. Under medical supervision, patients may take medications such as compound fresh bamboo extract liquid, Suhuang止咳 (Zhi Ke) capsules, or citric acid pentoxyverine tablets.
4. Pneumonia
Human rhinovirus C may invade the lungs and cause pneumonia, with possible symptoms including shortness of breath and fever. Patients may follow medical advice to take medications such as prednisone acetate tablets, pirfenidone capsules, or nintedanib esylate soft capsules.
5. Bronchial Asthma
Infection with human rhinovirus C may trigger bronchial asthma through alterations in immune response, leading to symptoms such as chest tightness and wheezing. Under a doctor’s guidance, patients may use medications such as nebulized ipratropium bromide and fenoterol solution, aminophylline tablets, or theophylline sustained-release tablets.
In daily life, it is advisable to reduce consumption of spicy and irritating foods, and instead consume more light, easily digestible foods such as egg custard, rice porridge, and Chinese yam porridge, which are beneficial for health.
