Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Cold & Flu Test

Is It Really a Cold? Or Something Nastier?

Problem	Likelihood	What To Do
A cold		Self-treat unless symptoms are severe.
An allergy		See a doctor if symptoms are severe; otherwise, treat with antihistamines and decongestants.
Asthma		If you suspect asthma but have never been diagnosed or treated for it, see a doctor - a severe attack can be life-threatening.
Sinusitis		See a doctor - effective treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis.

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