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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Colds

Genetic code of common cold cracked

February 18, 2009
Researchers are reporting what could be a significant step toward a cure for the common cold: the genetic codes of the 99 known viruses responsible for those pesky nasal infections. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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

...difference between having a cold and having allergies. Colds and allergies often have many of... Read more »

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Sleeping Away the Common Cold
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...winter, especially if there seemed to be many kids with colds, she would tie a cheesecloth bag... Read more »

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Asthma and colds in the winter months
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...would like to give some insight on the problem of colds and asthma in the winter months, and... Read more »

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Colds and Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...of year that adults and children are getting more colds, and this can affect peoples’ asthma.... Read more »

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Cold, Flu and Allergies: What you need to know about common drugs, vaccines and remedies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

......they occur, is important. Here's a quick overview: Colds. The common cold is caused by a... Read more »

Health Guide

FAQ about Zicam Warning and Recall
...FDA and, ultimately, seek FDA approval for the product. Q: Do you have other advice on how to prevent colds?A: There are many ways to prevent the common cold -- the most effective of which may be... Read more »
MigraCap Review
Tension headaches, Migraine attacks, cluster headaches... People who suffer with any type of head pain tend to have one thing in common. Many of them find comfort and, sometimes, pain relief in the... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Risk Factors
...... gets a cold or upper respiratory infection at some time:On average, every American has two to four colds a year.Each year, there are 18 - 20 million cases of respiratory infections caused by... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Treatment
...nasal gel form are now available as cold treatments. Studies are very mixed on the effects of zinc on colds. The variance may be due to different zinc preparations. Studies are underway to... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Complications
......risk for lower respiratory tract infections.Ear Infections. The rhinovirus infection, a major cause of colds, also commonly predisposes children to ear infections, possibly by obstructing the... Read more »

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Get More Sleep to Fight Off Colds
January 19, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not getting enough sleep won't just make you tired. It may also make you sick. People who sleep less than seven hours at night... Read summary »

Popular Cold Drug: Concern for Kids
February 17, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows Vicks VapoRub, a popular cold and cough treatment, may create respiratory problems in infants and small... Read summary »

Debunking myths about the common cold
November 18, 2008

This is the time of year when doctor's offices are filled with people suffering from the sneezing, coughing, and stuffy noses associated with the... Read summary »

Hot drinks help ease colds and flu: study
December 17, 2008

Having a hot drink may help reduce the symptoms of common colds and flu, a new study suggests. According to a press release from Cardiff University's... Read summary »

New med may help asthmatics ward off the common cold
October 03, 2008

For many asthmatics, getting the common cold can trigger serious asthma symptoms, and for years experts have not known why. But a new study has found... Read summary »