Acute viral nasopharyngitis natural history, complications and prognosis
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Overview
Natural History
Complications
The common cold can lead to
- Opportunistic coinfections or superinfections such as
- Acute bronchitis,
- Bronchiolitis,
- Croup,
- pneumonia,
- Sinusitis,
- Otitis media,
- Strep throat.
People with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD are especially vulnerable. Colds may cause acute exacerbations of asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis.