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Monday, October, 26, 2009

What Does It Mean If You Get A Mild Cough Every Few Days

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Diseases With Similar Symptoms

Diseases with Similar Symptoms


Severaldiseases have similar symptoms --and may accompany COLD.

Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus, and in most cases does not require treatment. The cough it causes typically lasts for about a week to 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for over 1 month. Although acute bronchitis is usually not considered a serious problem, one 1999 study reported that a third ...

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Can my cough be due to acid reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Chronic cough and even chest pain can be caused by acid reflux. This can be difficult to diagnose... Read more »

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Understanding Cough Variant Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...8 weeks. It can occur any time of the day, though coughing at night that wakes you up is common... Read more »

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It's cold outside, so is this a cold or an allergy?
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

Hi, I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday.   As it is the cold and flu season, I am... Read more »

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How to Build A Natural Cold-Fighting Kit for Your Family
By Allison Janse , Health Expert

...dextromethorphan; and the third group was given nothing. The next day, parents reported that the... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
Sinusitis: Highlights
...although they can be helpful in showing structural abnormalities.Antibiotics should be withheld 10 to 14 days unless severe symptoms develop. These symptoms include fever, facial pain or... Read more »
Asthma Signs and Symptoms in Children
...infections, which may be accompanied by high fever and progress rapidly. Any child who has frequent coughing or respiratory infections should be checked for asthma.Typical Asthma SymptomsThe... Read more »
Adult Asthma Symptoms
...risk for this effect tend to be older, female, and to have hadthe disease for a longer period of time.Coughing. In some people, the first symptom of asthma is a nonproductive cough. Some patients... Read more »
Acid Reflux Symptoms
...an indication of serious esophageal damage or abnormalities.Chronic sore throat.Persistent hiccups.Coughing and Respiratory Symptoms. Asthmatic symptoms like coughing and wheezing may occur. In... Read more »

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