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Health Encyclopedia: Colds And The Flu Complications

Complications

Colds rarely cause serious complications. In about 1% of cases, a cold can lead to other complications, such as sinus or ear infections. It can also aggravate asthma and, in uncommon situations, increase the 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 Eustachian tube, which leads to the middle ear. Viruses may even attack the ear directl...

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Expert & Community Posts

Cold, Flu and Allergies: What you need to know about common drugs, vaccines and remedies

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...is important. Here's a quick overview: Colds. The common cold is caused by a virus. The best... Read more »

It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

October is the beginning of flu season and medical offices, hospitals and clinics, schools and... Read more »

Natural, Doctor-Approved Ways to Treat Kids’ Colds Without OTC Meds

By Allison Janse , Health Expert

...like many parents, smack in the middle of cold and flu season with the newfound knowledge that... 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 »

Antibiotics: Not Always the Answer for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...headache have a viral upper respiratory infection (the common cold). Viruses do not respond to... Read more »

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Health Guide

Colds and the Flu: Highlights

New Brands of Influenza VaccinesTwo new injectable vaccines , FluLaval and Fluarix, are available for use in the U.S. during the 2006- 2007 flu season. FluLaval has been available in Canada... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Introduction

...tract infections are generally spread by:Direct contact (such as hand-to-mouth)Coughing or sneezingThe Common ColdThe common cold (medically known as infectious nasopharyngitis) is the most common... 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: Resources

www.cdc.gov/flu -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.niaid.nih.gov -- National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswww.who.int/csr/disease/influenza -- World Health... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis

...protection is incomplete, even with vaccination.Ruling Out Other Causes of Sore ThroatIn addition to common cold viruses, other, less frequent causes of sore throat include the following:Strep... Read more »

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