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Why Do I Get Cold Sores In My Nose

Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Symptoms

Symptoms

Symptoms vary depending on the stage of the virus, the initial or primary outbreak, and recurrence. Both herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 produce similar symptoms, but they can differ in severity depending on the site of infection. More than 60% of new HSV-2 infections and about a third of new HSV-1 infections do not produce symptoms.

General Symptoms of a First (Primary) Herpes Simplex Infection

Skin Eruptions and Pain. The first time a person experiences a herpes simplex outbreak, skin eru...

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Expert & Community Posts

Colds and Asthma

By Fred Little , Health Expert

...child-care setting. People typically start with a runny nose, a scratchy throat, and can feel... Read more »

Chemo Regimen FAQs: CMF Chemotherapy

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...Mouth and throat sores: These feel like a series of cold sores inside your mouth and partway... Read more »

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

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...different for the nasal-spray and can include runny nose, wheezing, headache, vomiting and... Read more »

Flu Vaccine

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...Prevention, include headaches, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and diarrhea and vomiting.... Read more »

FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...49 years and administered by spraying it into the nose (no needles). Caution is recommended for... Read more »

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Health Guide

Stop Smoking Methods

...(Nicotine levels peak within 5 - 10 minutes after administering the spray). The spray can irritate the nose, eyes, and throat, so it may not be suitable for those with allergies or sinus... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis

...(Aphthous Ulcers). Common canker sores (known medically as aphthous ulcers) are often confused with the cold sores of HSV-1. Canker sores frequently crop up singly or in groups on the inside of... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms

The general symptoms of rhinitis are congestion, runny nose, and postnasal drip, in which mucous drips into the throat from the back of the nasal passage, especially when lying on the back.... Read more »

Skin Exfoliation and Resurfacing Treatments

...deep red but gradually lightens as it regenerates.Complications. Complications include white heads, cold sores, infection, scarring, numbness, and permanent discoloration, particularly in people... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes

...and famciclovir (Famvir) -- the anti-viral pills used to treat genital herpes -- can also treat the cold sores associated with oral herpes. In addition, acyclovir is available in topical form (see... Read more »

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