I was told by a doctor in a walkin clinic that I have the Rhinovirus, and that its pretty severe.. supposed to isolate everything I use.. and he said to ensure I don't give it to my kids as they would get very sick.. He gave me medication for the symptoms, but said it would be a long battle for my body to fight it.
My question is.. I google this thing, and it says just that its the common cold? and should be not that long.. anyone else ever have this? Am I missing something?
MIODude
Originally posted by MIODudeThe common cold virus is a rhinovirus like a human is a primate. There are many other rhinoviruses.
I was told by a doctor in a walkin clinic that I have the Rhinovirus, and that its pretty severe.. supposed to isolate everything I use.. and he said to ensure I don't give it to my kids as they would get very sick.. He gave me medication for the symptoms, but said it would be a long battle for my body to fight it.
My question is.. I google this thing, and ...[text shortened]... old? and should be not that long.. anyone else ever have this? Am I missing something?
MIODude
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinovirus
Originally posted by MIODudeIt could be that it's nothing worse than a bad cold - for you , an adult . But it could be that kids don't fair well with this and hence the precautions and worrying from your doc .
really really sore throat.. I've had strep throat many times,and this is much worse. Relatively high fever (101-102). Very lethargic., and my body just aches.. I can't sleep though, as I just sweat way too much in bed. Terrible headache..
medicine given was Advair, and Benzydamine (gargle)
Originally posted by MIODudeNah, that sounds like more than a sinus infection. It's probably just the flu. I said, "just the flu", but the flu can be pretty nasty and miserable these days, which is probably why your Doc didn't want your kids getting it. Rest up and feel better. 🙂
really really sore throat.. I've had strep throat many times,and this is much worse. Relatively high fever (101-102). Very lethargic., and my body just aches.. I can't sleep though, as I just sweat way too much in bed. Terrible headache..
medicine given was Advair, and Benzydamine (gargle)
Originally posted by znshonothing, no lab reports. looked in my ears.. looked in my mouth, listened to my breathing.. no swab or anything. I told him that my wife has strep throat right now, so I figured it was that.. That's the problem with walk in clinics, you never know which doctor you'll get.. but it takes days to get into the family doctor.
How does the doctor know you are infected with a Rhinovirus? Did he / she take a swab and ask for a lab report?
The doctor is saying that you have a cold. Since 50% of commons colds are caused by Rhinoviruses, then he / she has a 50% chance of being correct in his / her diagnosis. But, several other types of virus can cause the common cold. Common cold Rhinoviruses are not dangerous.
