Summer colds can be very annoying but how do you determine whether you have a cold, or have seasonal allergy? Runny nose, postnasal drip (the feeling of drainage going down the back of the throat), nasal congestion and sneezing are frequent complaints of allergy sufferers. Unfortunately all of these symptoms may also occur in the setting of a viral upper respiratory infection (common cold).
When Symptoms Occur and How Long They Last is Important
Common colds are not nearly as common in the...
Hi, I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday. As it is the cold and flu season, I am frequently asked how you can tell the... Read more »
A few weeks back the New York Times ran a column in their health section called "The Claim: It's a Cold. No, It's an Allergy." Guess what?... Read more »
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... Read more »
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, I think, one of the most misunderstood common lung diseases. It is very important, as it... Read more »
It's that time of year again, the time when a sniffly nose, head congestion, coughing, etc. often strike... and then stick around for days,... Read more »
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once... Read more »
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What Is It? The common cold, also called viral rhinitis, is one of the most common infectious diseases in humans. The infection is usually mild and... Read more »
Molds... yuck! A fungus -- that's disgusting, right? And what does mold have to do with nasal allergies and asthma? The answer to that question is,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold agglutinins; Weil-Felix reaction; Widal's test; Warm agglutininsNormal ValuesWarm agglutinins: no agglutination in titers at or below 1:80Cold... Read more »
Have you already caught your first cold this season? You know the symptoms all too well -- the tickle in the back of your throat, the sneezing, the sinus pressure. Sadly, that first cold of the season has hit you and you know you're going to...
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