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Health Encyclopedia: Colds And The Flu Medications

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For mild influenza, symptom relief is similar to that for colds. Vaccines are available to prevent influenza (See section on Viral Influenza Vaccines).

Two classes of antiviral agents have been developed to treat both influenza A, B, or both: M2 inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors. The CDC recommended in January 2006 that the M2 inhibitors should no longer be used to treat flu during the 2005 2006 season because many strains of influenza A have become resistant to these drugs. In ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Sleeping Away the Common Cold

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... Ever since the first caveman came down with a sore throat and sniffles, man has searched for... Read more »

Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...symptoms of GER plus: o Heartburn/chest pain o Sore Throat o Pain with swallowing o ... Read more »

How to Build A Natural Cold-Fighting Kit for Your Family

By Allison Janse , Health Expert

...increased heart rate and blood pressure. Ease a Sore Throat: To ease a sore throat, try... Read more »

8 Tips for Staying Warm

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...benefit of ginger tea is that it is also used as a home remedy for indigestion and nausea, and... Read more »

Wipe Out the Germs in Your Home

By Allison Janse , Health Expert

...soaps had the same number of colds, flus, fevers, and sore throats as people who used regular... Read more »

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Health Guide

Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis

...early and severe; can last 2 - 3 weeksStuffy noseNearly alwaysSometimesSneezingVery commonSometimesSore throatCommonSometimesChest discomfort and coughMild to moderate, hacking coughCommon, can be... Read more »

Ear Infections: Home Remedies

Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis

...conditions that may be confused with oral herpes include herpangina (a form of the Coxsackie A virus), sore throat caused by strep or other bacteria, and infectious mononucleosis.Genital... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Introduction

...in the nose.Within hours, full-blown cold symptoms usually develop, which can include sneezing, mild sore throat, fever, minor headaches, muscle aches, and coughing.Fever is low-grade or absent.... Read more »

Pneumonia: Symptoms

...flu-like symptoms often occur first. They may include fatigue, fever, weakness, headache, nasal discharge, sore throat, earache, and stomach and intestinal distress.Vague pain under and around the... Read more »

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