The Effectiveness Of Medications In Easing Cold Symptoms

Abstract

The aim of the current study is to determine the effectiveness of medications in alleviating cold symptoms. Are medications effective for viral diseases such as the common cold? What are the treating physician’s instructions for someone suffering from cold symptoms? A questionnaire was created electronically via the Google Drive program (for fear of a slight presence of Covid-19), and then distributed via mobile phone to (residents of the city of Mecca) between the ages of 25-55 years, as the number reached more than 600 questionnaires that were distributed (randomly). ) via mobile phone, and 550 questionnaires were received on the researcher’s email. The questionnaire consists of ten questions, all of which are closed-ended answers (yes, no). This study found that 86% believe that medicines are very effective in combating viral diseases, compared to 14% who do not see any effectiveness in alleviating the symptoms of the common cold (viral disease).