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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
Post Viral Gastroparesis? Our GI "fun" continues!
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Low Back Surgery Can Cause Discitis
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Anxiety: A Close Companion to Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...get inevitably after a difficult illness, such as a week-long flu, can bring on the GAD-like... Read more »
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Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
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...low dose, which is increased over a period of 5 - 10 days.Patients should see their doctor every 1- 2 weeks until substantial improvement occurs. It may take 4 - 8 weeks before a patient... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes
...foot inspection.Treating Foot Ulcers in Diabetes. About one-third of foot ulcers will heal within 20 weeks with good wound care treatments. Some treatments are as follows:Antibiotics are generally... Read more »
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