What Are The Symptoms Of A Common Cold
Genetic code of common cold cracked
February 18, 2009
Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Colds and Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert...when we catch one. What causes colds?Over 90% of common colds (upper respiratory infections,... Read more »
The Never Ending Cough: Is Cough Medication the Answer?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...mold counts as the first hard frost approaches, the common cold virus is here to wreak havoc for... Read more »
Asthma and the September Epidemic
By Fred Little , Health Expert...known that respiratory viral infections, especially a common cold virus called rhinovirus, are... Read more »
Sleeping Away the Common Cold
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertThere is no cure for the common cold, or so we've been told. But a recent study led by Sheldon... Read more »
Health Guide
FAQ about Zicam Warning and Recall
...over-the-counter product that contains zinc and is used to reduce both the duration and the severity of the common cold. According to the manufacturer, Zicam works best when used or taken within... 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: 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 »Colds and the Flu: Complications
...problems. In rare cases, however, sinusitis can be serious.Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. The common cold poses a risk for bronchitis and pneumonia in nursing home patients and other people... Read more »Sinusitis: Introduction
...growth occurs in the paranasal sinuses. Among the many causes of such obstruction or congestion are the common cold, allergies, certain medical conditions, abnormalities in the nasal passage, and... Read more »Images
Medications
...infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or... Read more »
...of nose, sinus, and ear congestion caused by the common cold, allergies, or infection.... Read more »
...infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or... Read more »
...infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or... Read more »
This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections. Read more »
Related News
Debunking myths about the common cold
November 18, 2008This 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 »
New med may help asthmatics ward off the common cold
October 03, 2008For 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 »
Hot drinks help ease colds and flu: study
December 17, 2008Having 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 »
Singulair shows promise in treating common cold
October 02, 2008The asthma med Singulair may help speed up recovery of the common cold. In a new study, patients who took Singulair experienced a 50-percent... Read summary »
Fresh ginger tea may ease colds
January 29, 2009A reader whose son has recently started daycare is finding herself constantly fighting colds, and she asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of the People's... Read summary »
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