Chinese Herbs For Common Cold Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Prevention
Prevention
The best way to prevent sinusitis is to avoid and, if unavoidable, effectively treat colds and influenza.
Good Hygiene and Preventing Transmission
Colds and flu are spread primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes near someone else. A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands. Everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap is sufficient. Waterless hand cleaners that contain an alcohol-based gel are also eff...
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Expert & Community Posts
Sleeping Away the Common Cold
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertThere is no cure for the common cold, or so we've been told. But a recent study led by Sheldon... Read more »
It's cold outside, so is this a cold or an allergy?
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert...which can help you figure out which you have. Common Cold Symptoms develop over days ... Read more »
The Never Ending Cough: Is Cough Medication the Answer?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...mold counts as the first hard frost approaches, the common cold virus is here to wreak havoc for... Read more »
Ask the Expert: What are Healthy Resting Heart Rates for Men and Women?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...occur for a multitude of reasons (anxiety, fever, common cold, cold medicines, dehydration or... Read more »
Colds and Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert...when we catch one. What causes colds?Over 90% of common colds (upper respiratory infections,... Read more »
Health Guide
Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsAcupuncture and AcupressureSome women have reported relief from pelvic pain after acupuncture or acupressure (a needleless approach). Of particular interest is reflexology, a variant... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
PreventionThe best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid those who are sick (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the... Read more »Colds and the Flu: References
ReferencesSasazuki S, Sasaki S, Tsubono Y, Okubo S, Hayashi M, Tsugane S. Effect of vitamin C on common cold: randomized controlled trial. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006;60(1):9 - 17.Jefferson T, Demichelli... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Complications
...problems. In rare cases, however, sinusitis can be serious.Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. The common cold poses a risk for bronchitis and pneumonia in nursing home patients and other people... Read more »Rheumatoid Arthritis: Lifestyle Changes
It is important to maintain a balance between rest (which will reduce inflammation) and exercise (which will relieve stiffness and weakness). Studies have suggested that even as... Read more »Images
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