How Well Do You Know These Common Medical Conditions and Their Names?
If your doctor writes 'coryza' on your sick note, which illness might you be suffering from?
Correct Incorrect Coryza refers to the common cold, a condition characterized by a runny nose. The term originates from the Greek words "kara" (head) and "zeein" (to boil), describing the nasal symptoms. The best cure for a cold is time. While the cold shares symptoms such as sore throat and headache with influenza, the two are caused by different viruses, with influenza being more severe. Sinusitis and bronchitis are related conditions, with sinusitis referring to inflammation of the nasal cavities and bronchitis affecting the air passages to the lungs.