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Health Encyclopedia: Colds And The Flu Diagnosis
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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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Expert & Community Posts
Consequences of OSA
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertI’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we... Read more »
Pediatric OSA Treatment
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertLet us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its... Read more »
Health Guide
Sleep Apnea: Surgery
SurgerySurgery is sometimes recommended, usually by throat specialists, for severe obstructive sleep apnea. A patient should be sure to seek a second opinion from a specialist in sleep disorders. Few... Read more »Psoriasis: Causes
CausesThe precise causes of psoriasis are unknown. It is generally believed that psoriasis is a disorder in which factors in the immune system, enzymes, and other materials that regulate skin cell... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Causes
CausesAny structural abnormality in the face, skull, or airways that causes some obstruction or collapse in the upper airways and reduces air pressure can produce sleep apnea syndrome. Abnormalities... Read more »Ear Infections: Surgery
SurgeryChildren may be considered candidates for surgery if they have:OME lasting longer than 4 months that is accompanied by hearing lossOME that is persistent or recurrent (even if there is no... Read more »Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Introduction
Lymphomas are malignancies of the lymph system that are generally subdivided into two groups, Hodgkin's disease (HD) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Hodgkin's disease accounts for about... Read more »Images
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