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Cold and Flu
Questions and answers about the "Common Cold"; symptoms in the upper respiratory tract like sneezing, scratchy throat, and runny nose, but adults don't typically have fevers. Colds are usually caused by the rhinovirus (up to 40% of colds), or Coronaviruses (about 20%), but there are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Also questions about the seasonal flu, also called "regular flu", caused mostly by Type A and Type B Influenza viruses. Flu starts with similar symptoms as a cold only it hits faster and harder and usually includes fever in adults. Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease, sometimes viral but also bacterial), it is often mistaken for influenza because the flu can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea.
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How do you stop sever cold and sinus?
Severe cold and sinus issues can be mediated with the help of a few things. Anti-inflammatory medicine such as aspirin will help with calming the symptoms and speeding up recovery rate. Also, drinking plenty of water will help fuel the cells that are fighting off the sickness.
How long after taking antibiotics can i take flu shot?
Im taking antibiotics medicine for four days now because of my health situation, i got mild to severe colds and flu last week so i decided to take medicine for colds and flue and antibiotics as well.
Now, i want to aks if i can take my booster shot in a couple of days?
Thank you!
Are you less likely to get the stomach flu if you already have a cold?
Perhaps. There are some studies that suggest that an otherwise healthy adult is typically not infected at the same time by more than one virus. The mechanism is not clear and it is not an impossibility, but the likelihood of a second concurrent viral infection in healthy adults seems to be reduced with some infections and some people.
It could be too many different things to guess without testing or further examination. You should go back to the doctor who gave you the medication prescriptions so that they can make that determination after an examination and perhaps some additional lab testing.
How does the cold virus differ from the HIV virus?
Answer this question� HIV attacks lymphocytes directly.
HIV attacts helper t cells
HIV attacks the immune system directly-APEX
Does the regular flu cause constipation?
It could. Symptoms vary in each individual. The flu and fever from it can cause dehydration and that can contribute to constipation. That is one reason why you hear that you should drink plenty of fluids when you have a cold or the flu.
How does it feel like to get shot by a bebe gun?
It depends on your level of pain, but it hurts really bad. If you are hit on bear skin it really stingsand itmay penetrate the skin.
Yes. The antibodies are very specific to each type of infection. So, the chicken pox antibodies would not be any protection against influenza viruses, and you could still come down with the flu if exposed to that virus. Ask the doctor who has treated the chicken pox when it would be okay to get a vaccination against the flu after the chicken pox.
How effective are antihistamines and decongestants in treating the common cold?
Individuals should determine whether they wish to use any of these drugs. None of them shorten or cure a cold. At best they help a person feel more comfortable.
Sound to me like it's either a piece of decomposing food that could have been lodged in your teeth or mouth, or it could have been mucus. Sometimes mucus that you normally blow out your nose can drip down your throat and then come out your mouth. Have you been sick or had tonsilitis recently, cous sometimes it can cause mucus chunks. If you feel unwell or have other serious illness consult your doctor but I think you're gonna be okay, that happened to me once and I'd had tonsilitis the week before. I coughed up a yucky chunk. Hope it helps some, if not then try googling some more.
What type of microbe is the cold?
The common cold is caused by a VIRUS not a microbe (a microbe is a bacteria).
What would you not use in treating a virus?
Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, only against bacteria. Antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu are effective against most forms of H1N1 and many other flu viruses
What do I have been sick for two weeks congestion in chest stomach ache and achy no fever?
you should ask your doctor about the treatments and the best ways to treat your sickness...if you have been sick for that long, then its best to stay home and be safe and warmth protected. take medication to try at least for your sickness...if it doesnt work, and the pain is more affected...then its best to go to the doctor right away, or call 911!
Can lupus patients take Tamiflu?
Each patient would need to get advice from their attending physicians to know if they can take Tamiflu. It is likely okay, but different medications and treatments could influence a determination of if and when to use anti-viral medicines when you have a serious underlying disease like Lupus.
Will excessive phlegm collection cause murmuring in chest?
Excessive phlegm collection will cause a wheezing or rales in the lungs. This can be heard while using a stethoscope. It is due to the alveoli "popping" open as they are expanding. Rales comes from the French and means rattle.
Your dog is vomiting and sleeping a lot what types of sickness can cause this could it be the flu?
NO. Dogs dont get the flu. This could be a digestive problem. Dogs dont throw up unless something is wrong. A trip to the vet would be advised.
What is perineal postnasal drip?
Nothing called Perineal postnasal drip. It should be perennial postnasal drip. perennial = lasting or active throughout the whole year postnasal drip = mucopurulent discharge from the posterior nares. so it is perennial postnasal drip. SK :)
Should people that work in a daycare get flu shot?
yes, so you dont get what the kids have or give it to them.
What are the symptoms of pleurisy?
The usual and most universal symptom is very sudden intense and sharp pain in your chest upon taking a breath, especially a deep breath. The pain makes you take shallow breaths and that can add to the problem with lack of aeration of the lungs. It can hurt both upon taking a breath and when letting it out. Usually it stops hurting when you hold your breath. You may or may not have a fever. It often requires medication to treat, so an appointment with your health care professional would be prudent even if you have no other symptoms, and especially if you have a high fever. Common other symptoms include dry cough and shortness of breath.
Until you can see your medical professional, drink some extra fluids, this will help replenish the moisture and lubrication of the membranes around your lungs which may be reduced by inflammation from dehydration from a viral or bacterial infection. Increasing oral fluids rehydrates your body and allows the tissues to produce more normal levels of the lubricating fluids.
Pleurisy occurs when the inflamed tissues rub together when you take a breath and the friction of the movement of the membranes touching each other causes pain. The underlying cause may be an infectious process, but it can also be caused by inflammation of the tissues from other causes.
