How Familiar Are You with These Common Medical Conditions?
2. Your doctor has noted 'coryza' on your medical certificate. What illness are you currently experiencing?
Correct Incorrect The correct answer is the 'common cold.' The term 'coryza' is thought to originate from the Greek words 'kara,' meaning head, and 'zeein,' meaning to boil, which describes the runny nose associated with the illness. The most effective remedy for the common cold is generally the passage of time. Influenza shares symptoms with the cold, such as a sore throat and headache, but is caused by a different virus and is more severe. Sinusitis refers to the inflammation of nasal cavities, while bronchitis involves inflammation of the air passages to the lungs.