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Health Encyclopedia: Colds And The Flu Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Differentiating between a cold and flu may be difficult. Cold symptoms are nearly always less severe than those of the flu.

Comparing Colds and Flus

Diagnosing the Flu

Several available tests can isolate and identify the viruses responsible for some respiratory infections. They are generally not needed, since most cases of the flu are self-evident. However, such tests can be very helpful in confirming or ruling out the flu. If a doctor believes a diagnosis would help, samples using a swab ...

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Colds and Asthma

By Fred Little , Health Expert

...without remembering being around someone who was coughing or sneezing. While it is a good idea... Read more »

How to Build A Natural Cold-Fighting Kit for Your Family

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...increased heart rate and blood pressure. Ease a Sore Throat: To ease a sore throat, try... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...esophagus to occur. I wake up every morning coughing. I have been to my internal... Read more »

Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

... It's safer according to my doctor. As far as a sore throat, try cough drops or gargling with... Read more »

Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Natural remedies & heartburn

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...heartburn, common reactions to GERD drugs and what coughing up blood could really mean. 1.... Read more »

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Pneumonia: Symptoms

...following:High feverA rapid heart rateBluish-toned (cyanotic) skinLabored and heavy breathing.Mental confusionCoughing up mucus (sputum) containing pus or bloodSymptoms in the Elderly. It is... Read more »

Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu

...48 hours after becoming ill.The symptoms of swine flu include fever, tiredness, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with the virus have also reported a runny nose, sore throat, nausea,... Read more »

Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis

...ConditionsAn estimated 20% to 60% of patients with GERD have atypical symptoms in the throat (hoarseness, sore throat) without any significant heartburn. A failure to diagnose and treat GERD may... Read more »

Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

...Symptoms.Tingling in the hands and feetSweatingIntestinal disorders (cramps, nausea)HeadachesSore throat, coughing, and signs of a coldWithdrawal symptoms should be treated accordingly, just as... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Medications

...Experts estimate that, outside the hospital setting, less than 20% of prescriptions for persistent coughing are necessary.Patients at Highest Risk for Infection with Resistant-Bacteria Strains. As... Read more »

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