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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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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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