Volume : 10, Issue : 12, December – 2023

Title:

THE EFFECT OF MEDICATIONS IN ALLEVIATING THE SEVERITY OF COLD

Authors :

Majed.F.Alharthi, Khaled.A.Alrehaili, Bashaer.S.Basulaiman, Faisal.A.Alwadani, Waseem.A.Jeddawi
Abdulaziz. H. Alzubaidi, Abdulaziz. T. Alghamde

Abstract :

The aim of the current study is, What are the symptoms of the common cold that affect humans, what are the methods of treating the common cold, and what are the instructions of the treating physician for those suffering from the common cold., the questionnaire was created electronically via the Google Drive program, and then it was distributed via mobile phone on the social networking program (WhatsApp)? Using e-mail for all participants to respond to the questionnaire. 600 questionnaires were distributed to all mobile groups, and 550 questionnaires were received on the researcher’s e-mail. (The target group is residents of the Holy City of Mecca, aged 25-60 years).
Keywords: effect, medications in alleviating, the severity of cold

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Majed.F.Alharthi et al., The Effect Of Medications In Alleviating The Severity Of Cold., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2023; 10 (12).

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