Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Colds
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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. Paula J. Busse
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Health Expert
...difference between having a cold and having allergies. Colds and allergies often have many of...
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By Florence Cardinal
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Health Expert
...winter, especially if there seemed to be many kids with colds, she would tie a cheesecloth bag...
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By Fred Little
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Health Expert
...would like to give some insight on the problem of colds and asthma in the winter months, and...
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By Fred Little
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Health Expert
...of year that adults and children are getting more colds, and this can affect peoples’ asthma....
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Health Guide
...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...
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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...
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...... 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...
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...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...
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......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...
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Related News
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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