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Viral Influenza
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.
There are different strains of influenza:
- Influenza A is the most widespread and most severe strain. It can affect both animals and humans. Influenza A is the cause of the worldwide epidemics (pandemics) of the flu that have occurred. An estimated 142,000 hospitalizations per year are due to this strain of the flu. Influenza A is usually further categorized by two ...
Expert & Community Posts
Here's what asthmatics need to know about swine flu
By Rick Frea , Health Expert...According to a press release from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology "Asthma... Read more »
It's cold outside, so is this a cold or an allergy?
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert...symptoms usually last from about March to May or June. Allergy symptoms may be short if you are... Read more »
Cold, Flu and Allergies: What you need to know about common drugs, vaccines and remedies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...time of year when colds and flu are on our minds. Allergy symptoms can also increase with... Read more »
Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...seasonal allergies with pollen season, but the truth is allergy symptoms often increase during... Read more »
Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...down the basics of common food allergies. A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food... Read more »
Health Guide
Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis
...discomfort and coughMild to moderate, hacking coughCommon, can be severeSource: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseaseDiagnosing the FluSeveral available tests can isolate and... Read more »Ear Infections: Prevention
...vaccines contain very little egg protein, but an allergic reaction still may occur in people with strong allergies to eggs.Soreness at the Injection Site. Up to two-thirds of people who receive... Read more »Asthma in Adults: Long-Term Relief Medications
...NasalCrom has been approved for over-the-counter purchase, but only to relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies. Patients should not use it for self-medication without the advice of a... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...strains of influenza A have become resistant to these drugs. In November 2006, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recommended against using M2 Inhibitors during the 2006 ... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...natural antihistamine. A 2002 study, however, reported no benefits from it.Chinese herbal cold and allergy medications may contain trace amounts of aristolochic acid, a chemical that is toxic to... Read more »Images
Medications
...salicylates (e.g., aspirin); or if you have any other allergies. Before using this... Read more »
...salicylates (e.g., aspirin); or if you have any other allergies. Before using this... Read more »
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