Question 1

already with a cold for 5 days, only hard coughing, there's still a chance to develop conjunctivitis? if enter in contact with my own saliva/mucus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but less likely: The nose, throat, and eyes tend to get exposed to the same germ at around the same time. If an upper respiratory virus has infected a person, he likely would have gotten symptoms in all 3 locations (nose, throat, eyes) by the time 5 days of illness have passed. One can still get conjunctivitis later, but it's less likely. Of course, he can also catch a new germ while recovering from the first.

Question 2

i'm with cold with severe transparent cough, only this symptom, if my saliva or nose secretion enter in contact with my eye, can i develop pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Only proper virus: Most respiratory viruses that cause the common cold, will not affect the eye.  There are a few that can infect both systems.  It seems you have a cold which is lodged deeper in the respiratory system (thus the cough) and this is unlikely to affect your eyes.

Question 3

can i get pink eye from my saliva?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pink eye,or  conjunctivitis which may b bacterial, viral or fungal, is spread By direct contact with an infected individual's secretions, usually through hand-to-eye contact; or spread of the infection from bacteria living in the person's own nose/sinus. If you are infected by a virus or bacterium, if you get your saliva in your eye you could become infected, much same way as someone coughing on u

Question 4

can pink eye be spread through your saliva?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: But do not know of any data which would support my opinion.  Saliva is toxic to many bacteria and they do not survive well in it.  Pink eye can be due to both bacterial and viral infections and is usually transmitted by people touching their eyes and then hand to hand to eye transfer.  Wonder why you are asking - i guess people still spit on each other.

Question 5

if someone without pink eye is talking to me, then a little particles of his saliva enter my eye, or near my eye, can i get pink eye? whats the chance

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: The chance is small and don't be shy about telling him not to spit in your eye.
If the eye is still troubling please have your doctor refer you to an Eye specialist.

(Not fun - I broke 4 pairs of glasses at age 6 and have been taking care of my eyes till now - age 72.)

Question 6

my daughter has green boogers coming from her eyes. is this conjunctivitis or common cold?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: Viral conjunctivitis associated with the common cold usually produces watery discharge.  Thick ocular mucus usually means bacterial conjunctivitis and often requires antibiotic therapy.

Question 7

after or during a cold, without conjunctivitis. my eyes are immune to the same serotype of the  virus too or only the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Generalized: If the cause of the cold is a virus that could cause conjunctivitis, then your conquest of the cold will immunize you against conjunctivitis from that particular strain.

Question 8

i have a bad throat infection from a cold and today i woke up w  conjunctivitis, can it be from the throat infection? and what 2 take 4 both not antibi

Accepted Answer

Throat infection: You can get conjunctivitis fro your cold, but I would strongly advise you to see your doctor for a throat culture to rule a strep throat

Question 9

started 7-day script amoxy for sinus infection following long 4.5 wk cold (and conjunctivitis). 500mg 2x day. symptoms mostly low grade fever, nasal pressure, heavy fatigue. two and half days into script. still low grade fever. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Dose: Seems to be a little low, 500 mg 3 times a day is recommended. If this is indeed acute bacterial sinusitis resistance to antibiotics is increasing and in case no response antibiotic may need to change.

Question 10

i have a 15 month old son he has fever, rash everywhere, blisters around mouth, pink eye and drooling is this strep or something else?

Accepted Answer

Maybe,maybe not: Can only be sure with an exam & testing.If the kid is feeding ok & not too stressed out this can wait a couple days.If things look bad & kids not drinking i would have him seen sooner.

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Already with a cold for 5 days, only hard coughing, there's still a chance to develop conjunctivitis? if enter in contact with my own saliva/mucus?

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I'm with cold with severe transparent cough, only this symptom, if my saliva or nose secretion enter in contact with my eye, can i develop pink eye?

A member asked:

Can i get pink eye from my saliva?

A member asked:

Can pink eye be spread through your saliva?

A member asked:

If someone without pink eye is talking to me, then a little particles of his saliva enter my eye, or near my eye, can i get pink eye? whats the chance

A member asked:

My daughter has green boogers coming from her eyes. is this conjunctivitis or common cold?

A member asked:

After or during a cold, without conjunctivitis. my eyes are immune to the same serotype of the virus too or only the respiratory system?

A member asked:

I have a bad throat infection from a cold and today i woke up w conjunctivitis, can it be from the throat infection? and what 2 take 4 both not antibi

A member asked:

Started 7-day script amoxy for sinus infection following long 4.5 wk cold (and conjunctivitis). 500mg 2x day. symptoms mostly low grade fever, nasal pressure, heavy fatigue. two and half days into script. still low grade fever. is that ok?

A member asked:

I have a 15 month old son he has fever, rash everywhere, blisters around mouth, pink eye and drooling is this strep or something else?

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