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Severaldiseases have similar symptoms --and may accompany COLD.
Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus, and in most cases does not require treatment. The cough it causes typically lasts for about a week to 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for over 1 month. Although acute bronchitis is usually not considered a serious problem, one 1999 study reported that a third ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Life Disrupted, The Book
By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert...chronic illnesses (PCD or Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, bronchiectasis, celiac disease, and more).... Read more »
COPD and asthma: What's the difference?
By David Kaufman, M.D. , Health Expert...bronchitis and emphysema. Less common diseases, such as bronchiectasis (chronic bacterial... Read more »
Are There Signs That I Have Prostate Cancer?
By Marc Greenstein , Health ExpertI was recently evaluating a patient for an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 5.0 ng/ml... Read more »
Why is ADHD a Syndrome?
By Dr. Ballas , Health ExpertOnce the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is suggested in a child, many... Read more »
Five Signs of Childhood Acid Reflux That You May Overlook
By Dr. Bryan Vartabedian , Health ExpertThe younger your child, the harder it may be to recognize the signs of acid reflux. Here are... Read more »
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Pneumonia: Diagnosis
...conditions mimic pneumonia, particularly in hospitalized patients. They include:TuberculosisBronchial asthmaBronchiectasis, an irreversible widening of the airways, usually associated with birth... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications
...intensified COLD symptoms, including worsened shortness of breath and mucus productionDeficient immune systemsBronchiectasis, an irreversible lung disease in which the airways in the lung are... Read more »Alzheimer
The early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be overlooked because they resemble signs of natural aging. Older adults who begin to notice a persistent mild memory... Read more »Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
ANYONE WHO BELIEVES THEY ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM.In people with known heart disease, any unusual chest pain or other symptoms of... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
The process that destroys the insulin-producing beta cells can be a long and insidious one. At the point when insulin production bottoms out, however, type 1 diabetes usually appears suddenly... Read more »Images
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