The perception of the common cold, and other ailments and discomforts, as related to age.
Perception of the common cold and other discomforts was studied as a function fo age among 456 normals ranging in age from 18 to 82. Respondents completed a questionnaire which deal with the frequency and duration of their colds, their symptoms and treatments-and, finally, with the perceived severity of various discomforts. Though older Rs were found to suffer more than younger with body aches, the former had less difficulty with a variety of other physical and psychological symptoms-and also contracted relatively few colds. Older Rs treated their colds less often with Contac and Dristan, but more often by staying home and/or calling their doctor. As compared with younger Rs, older respondents perceived intestinal flu to be relatively less serious-but earache, sprained toe, indigestion, having a tooth filled, stiff neck, and hangover to be relatively more serious.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000453:epidemiology; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001828:Body Image; D003139:Common Cold / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D006261:Headache / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000453:epidemiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014033:Toe Joint; D014098:Toothache / Q000453:epidemiology; D014481:United States
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs