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The viruses that cause the common cold can mutate often and rapidly and spread easily. The proteins on their capsid (coat) can be changed too quickly for us to prepare a vaccine before they change again. When they mutate these proteins, our antibodies often can no longer work to stop the virus.
This means that every cold that you get in your life time is caused by a different virus from the prior ones. They are each caused by a unique virus and once you've had one variety, you will have formed immunity to it, but you still can catch the next generation of mutations. Even though a cold is very common, it is certainly not simple. That is why scientists have not yet been able to develop a vaccine or cure for the common cold.
However, they are currently working on a cure that is promising. They believe that cold viruses can be "attacked" from a different direction. The viral antigens can be neutralized as they currently are ~ by antibodies attaching to the antigen coat. A different approach has been conceived and is under trials. The new attack is a move from working on the viral capsid (coat) to working with the stem of the virus, then it doesn't matter how much or how fast the topside (capsid) changes during mutations since the stem will still stay the same.
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How do you cure a cold in the 1700's?
First, get a time machine... just kidding... How they did cure a cold back then was to treat the symptoms, the same as we do today, since there still is no cure for the common cold.
Which one Ibuprofen or acethaminophen is good for cure common cold?
Neither ibuprofen nor acetaminophen will cure the common cold.
What is the cure for regular cold problem?
There is no known cure for the common cold. Dextromethorphan aids in alleviating a majority of it's symptoms, but does not cure it.
Is there a plant that can cure the cold?
No, there are no cures for the common cold. There are medications and treatments that can help lessen the severity of the symptoms but this is not a "cure".
How is the common cold treated by doctors?
There are no known medicines proven to shorten or cure the common cold.
What diseases have they not found a cure for?
The common cold and sneezing.
Can a doctor cure a cold?
A doctor cannot cure a common cold. If you go to the doctor, they may be able to give you things to help you feel better but it will not cure you from the cold.
How does someone get Crohn's disease?
They are still looking for an answer to this question. The cause (s) of Crohns are still unknown as is a cure.
What is the cure for the common fever?
There is no cure for a common fever, or a common cold. Treatments like aspirin can reduce a fever, and following guidance like drinking lots of fluids can help you feel better, but the only cure is to let it take its course. Eventually, if it is the common cold (or fever) your body will deal with it and you will get better.
What is the home cure for common cold?
The home cure for common cold involves drinking plenty of fluids and inhaling steam. Blowing your nose, and staying warm and rested are also recommended for quick recovery.
Can dayquil completely remove colds?
There is no cure for the cold virus, no. Medication can relieve the symptoms but you still have the cold.
They can put a man on the moon but they can't cure acute coryza What is it?
Common cold
