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Friday, October, 16, 2009

Why Do People Get Cold Sores

Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Prevention

Prevention


The best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid those who are sick (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the In-Depth Report #94 Colds and influenza.]

Good Hygiene and Preventing Transmission

Colds and flus are spread primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes near someone else. A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands. Everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Phobic about Herpes?
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...are underpinned by fear. On the one hand we tut-tut people who stigmatize those with a sexually... Read more »

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Herpes Tests: How to Choose?
By Penelope James , Health Expert

...might be a good time to get tested for herpes.  Many people don’t realize that when they ask... Read more »

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A Cold Sore Cure?
By Penelope James , Health Expert

...HSV-1, which is very common and typically causes cold sores on the mouth, produces microbits of... Read more »

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Colds and Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...children are getting more colds, and this can affect peoples’ asthma. I’d like to go over a... Read more »

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Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...it. 3. HSV 1 is the virus that typically causes cold sores or fever blisters on the lips and... Read more »

Health Guide

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...heart muscle usually occurs if medical help is not received promptly. Unfortunately, it is common for people to dismiss heart attack symptoms.What are the warning signs of a heart attack?  The... Read more »
Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
...cause pain during physical activity, when the heart pumps fastest and needs the most oxygen. In most people, angina is caused by coronary artery disease.Results of clinical trials show that EECP... Read more »
Questions for your Cardiologist: Heart Questions to Ask your Doctor
...you make is helping. Many articles and theories appear in the press each day. These can drive most people to distraction. This is especially true at a time in which we are making rapid strides... Read more »
Migraine Issues: How is migraine treated?
...including Zomig and Imitrex nasal sprays, induces migraine relief faster, within 15 minutes, in many people. Non-medication related abortive therapy includes lying in quiet darkness with a cold... Read more »
Why do people get diabetes?"
No one knows why people get diabetes. Among the causes of diabetes are genetic or hereditary factors and the environment. Diabetes affects 5% to 7% of the U.S. population. Prevalence in Pima Indians... Read more »

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