Posts Tagged ‘cold’
Heightened Awareness Of H1N1 Helped People Better Prepare For Combating Cold And Flu This Year
With almost half of respondents saying they believe a sneeze travels eight feet or more, one might think you would be sick all the time. But a recent national survey of 1,017 U.S. adult men and women (age 18+) conducted by Matrixx Initiatives, Inc…
Common Cold Symptoms Not Washed Away By Nose Irrigation
Washing out your nose with a spray or spout of salt water is safe and might even get you back to work sooner after a cold or acute sinus infection. However, there is not enough evidence to show that it can reduce your symptoms significantly, according to a new research review…
Stopping a cold from turning into a sinus infection
Have a cold that just won’t go away or is getting worse? Chances are your cold has developed into a sinus infection – a common problem this time of year, says Alan Wild, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “Most colds resolve without progressing to a sinus infection,” Wild said…
Sinus Infection Or Cold?
Have a cold that just won’t go away or is getting worse? Chances are your cold has developed into a sinus infection a common problem this time of year, says Alan Wild, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “Most colds resolve without progressing to a sinus infection,” Wild said…
Age Concern And Help The Aged Urge People To Be Good Neighbours During Cold Snap
Age Concern and Help the Aged is calling on people to keep an eye out for older family, friends and neighbours during the cold weather. The charity is concerned that the extreme temperatures will leave some older people facing difficulties getting out to buy food and essentials, while others will struggle to stay warm…
Prolonged Period Of Cold Weather Ahead Prompts Warnings To Take Winter Precautions – Alabama Department Of Public Health
Alabama residents should take precautions as the state faces an expected prolonged period of cold weather. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures at several locations across Central Alabama may set new records for prolonged cold…
Grey’s Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson Joins Leading OTC Medicine Makers To Educate Parents On The Safe Use Of Children’s Cough And Cold Medicines
Chandra Wilson, a mother of three and star of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Grey’s Anatomy, and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) are pleased to unveil today a series of public service announcements (PSAs) on the safe use of children’s over-the-counter (OTC) oral cough and cold medicines. These PSAs provide parents and caregivers with important tips that they should always follow when using OTC oral cough and cold medicines for children.
What Is A Cold? What Is The Common Cold? What Causes The Common Cold?
The common cold is a viral infectious disease that infects the upper respiratory system. It is also known as acute viral rhinopharyngitis, or acute coryza. Being the most common infectious disease in humans, the cold is mainly caused by coronaviruses or rhinoviruses. The human body can never build up resistance to all the viruses that can cause the common cold. That is why colds are so common and recurring.
Tighter Controls On Cold And Flu Remedies Help Fight Against Class A Drugs
Cold and flu remedies containing pseudoephedrine and ephedrine will remain as pharmacy (P) medicines after tighter controls were found to minimise the misuse of these ingredients in the illegal manufacture of methylamphetamine (crystal meth). Following a
HOWARU(R) Protect Clinically Shown To Reduce The Incidence And Severity Of Cold And Flu Symptoms In Children
In today’s health environment, harmful cold and flu strains can travel the globe and pose serious risk to young children. And, at the same time, the FDA has issued warnings about administering over-the-counter cough and cold medications to children under the age of four. Parents of young children are in a quandary as to how to keep their kids safe and healthy. Many are embracing preventative measures to improve their child’s immune system and ward off illness.
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