This is the time of year when colds and flu are on our minds. Allergy symptoms can also increase with exposure to new and different allergens during the holiday season. And, what with all the holiday celebrations, getting sick is the last thing most of us want to experience.
So, knowing how to treat such ailments, should they occur, is important. Here's a quick overview:
Colds. The common cold is caused by a virus. The best policy is to avoid catching a cold in the first place, if you can....
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Food allergies can be fatal Children with food allergies have had severe and even fatal reactions from trace amounts. Children have died consuming foods served with utensils that were cross contaminated with traces of milk or peanut. ...
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