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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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Are there any cough medications that contain methamphetamines?
No, amphetamines of any kind would serve no purpose in cough medication and would be illegal to sell.
Can you catch a cold from being barefoot?
You have just as much, but no more than, the chance of catching a cold with shoes on. You are not more prone to catch a virus the colder it is...that would mean that all or many more people in Alaska and Siberia are always sick with a cold or flu virus. There are some studies that found that people with "hypothermia" have a less active immune system...but just being cold is not hypothermia, there is a very big difference.
No, bananas do just the opposite, hon.
^^
bananas cleanse the lungs of phlegm.
when you're sick, go ahead and eat one! heehee.
=^.^=
Can the flu shot cause yeast infection?
No. Yeast infections can be caused by a number of factors, but there is no link between flu shots and yeast infections. Yeast infections most commonly occur for the following reasons:
1. Sexual intercourse
Although a yeast infection is not an STD, it can be caused by having sex or any other kind of penetration. Penetration can change the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina or the pH level, which may make you more susceptible to infections. This does not mean that you will always, or ever, develop a yeast infection from sex.
2. Stress or lack of sleep
3. Tight Clothing
4. Thongs
5. Sleeping in thongs or underwear
6. Staying in a wet bathing suit long after swimming etc
7. Staying in workout clothes for too long
This also applies to any kind of sweaty clothing.
8. Using flavored condoms or lubricant during intercourse
9. Using a douche
In general, a woman should NEVER use a douche unless advised by a licensed doctor.
10. Dehydration
What can you feed your child after tonsillitis surgery?
ice cream? at least that's what they do in tv.
They can eat soft foods, but nothing red in color. Foods like puddings, popicles, noodles, srammbled eggs(soft), jello, oatmeal, grits, rice, etc.
Shot that prevents menstruation?
Both Depo Provera and Zoladex are injections that will prevent menstruation.
Can you catch a cold a few days after another?
Yes. There are many variations of the cold virus; after having a cold with one virus, you'll have immunity against this specific virus, but you can still catch others. In theory, you can have a cold year round, since there are so many variations of the cold virus.
Is there a new strain of bird flu H7N9 killing people in Shanghai?
Yes, on Easter Day 2013, reports came out of the first known human victims of a rare strain of bird flu (H7N9), which was not known to have infected humans before. Tests identified this strain of bird flu as the strain that has now killed two men in Shanghai, China. A third person in China,a woman from Chuzhou, was also found to be infected with this strain of "bird flu" influenza virus. She is reported to be in critical condition. These three did not infect each other or any close contacts.
The previously identified Bird flu strain that can infect humans (H5N1) typically is not spread from human to human. It is contracted directly from infected birds and poultry, therefore, human victims have been rare. There have been only 360 confirmed human deaths from H5N1 since 2003 world wide, although hundreds of millions of birds died in the same period.
The two men, one aged 87 and the other only 27, and the woman, age 25, reported symptoms of coughs and fever which quickly turned to pneumonia, and then eventually death for the two men.
There is no vaccine available for the H7N9 bird flu strain. There was a human vaccine developed for the H5N1 strain, however, it has not been used or made available commercially so far. It is kept in stockpile in the US in case it should mutate to become more easily transmitted to and among humans and to be ready in case of a need for its use.
See related questions for more general information about bird flu.
How many school days are missed as a result to the flu?
According to the CDC, the average school age child misses 3 school days a year because of the flu. If you total all families with school age children, the total missed school days in the United States comes to approximately 22million for the common cold and 38 million for the influenza virus, the major virus that causes the flu.
Where might computers be more appropriate than people?
computers would most likely be more appropriate then people in areas that are dangerous for humans to exist. these include the arctic, deep underwater, and nuclear environments.
Is it safe to eat mayonnaise if you have the flu?
Yes
Sure, you can pretty much eat whatever you want when your sick. It just really helps when you eat things that boost your immune system so you can recover faster. Mayonnaise has no affect either way; positively or negatively if you are sick. It is simply a taste sauce for sandwiches and such.
Is it the Mexicans fault that the swine flu is in Brooklyn?
No, it is no one's fault. It is a highly contagious virus that is new and different strain no one has been exposed to before. That makes it very easily spread from person to person very quickly. But even if it could be blamed on a person or a location, it would not be the Mexicans or Mexico. The full results are not in yet from the teams investigating the origin of the new virus, but it is looking more and more like it may have started by mutations of the virus among some pigs at a pig farm in Texas in the US and spread from there into Mexico where there was an outbreak in a small village in southern Mexico. It is believed to have been in existence longer than initially expected but in numbers that did not cause it to be noticed until the village in Mexico came to the forefront in the news.
Yes flu like symptoms can be a sign of pregnancy. It is called morning sickness....you must get a pregnancy test.
Is it possible to catch flu twice within 3 weeks?
In theory yes because there are many types of flu virus. However, this would be extremely rare.
What schooling do you need to inject flu vaccine?
In the US, at minimum, an LVN or LPN in most states. Some places allow these to be given by specially trained CNA Medication Aides. Many states also allow an MA to administer them, they are Medical Assistants who usually work in a clinic or doctor's outpatient office setting.
An LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse, some states call that health care professional an LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse. A CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant.
What is dengue hemolytic fever?
The onset of hemorrhagic symptoms rapidly follows-bleeding nose and gums, bruising easily, and sometimes internal bleeding. Hemolytic means breaking down of the blood tissues.
When you have a fever should have a hot or cold shower?
A cold shower will help to bring down a fever.
Should you fly with a clogged ear?
It is usually not recommended because of the changes in air pressure in airplanes. It can be painful. It would be advisable to seek advice from your health care professional before doing this. If the doctor says it is okay to fly, then you may want to ask if it would be okay to try some of the ear plugs for flying that help equalize the air pressures in your Eustachian tubes and ears. One brand is called Earplanes and work very well for me.
What are some symptoms of Ross River Virus?
arthralgia, arthritis, myalgia, skin rash, fever, fatigue, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. Tingling and pain in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
Can you get more than one flu vaccine a year?
Usually you only need a single vaccination each flu season since the seasonal flu vaccination contains vaccine against the three mostly likely types of flu to be circulating during that season. In the pandemic of H1N1 in 2009, two vaccinations were needed, one for the three types of seasonal flu and one for H1N1/09 "swine flu." In the 2010-2011 flu season, the H1N1 vaccine is included with two other flu virus vaccines to make up the seasonal flu vaccination. If you had the swine flu vaccine in 2009, it won't hurt to have it again in the seasonal flu vaccination.
If another new flu virus is found to have developed, then, like in the 2009 pandemic, vaccines for the new flu virus may be produced in time to be taken, but not in time to be included in the seasonal flu shot as one of the three virus vaccines. Then, a second vaccination for the new flu may be required as it was in the 2009 - 2010 flu season of the pandemic.
Other than the potential sore arm, it won't hurt to have flu vaccines more than once for most people. Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or the clinician delivering the vaccination for advice before the vaccine is given.
How many people died in the Indonesia Tsunami?
The Asian tsunami of 2004 had a death toll of over 230,000 people. Over 167,000 people in Indonesia died as a result. The series of devastating tsunamis along the coasts of most landmasses bordering the Indian ocean killed over 230,000 people in fourteen countries. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Indonesia was the hardest hit, followed by Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.
