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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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I Don't think so. But i wouldn't worry about it anyway, because it doesnt matter where you are now. Swine flu is no longer containable. In fact you have more chance of getting it outside of corfu.
Is getting flu shot safe while taking steroids?
If you mean the kind of steroids that are given by injection, in a joint or other body part, to work as a local anti-inflammatory agent and to relieve pain, or the kind given by IV in severe infections with sepsis and other complications, then it is possible that it could be used in the treatment of severe flu infections with complications. If you mean the steroids that are used by some athletes and body-builders to build up bulky muscles, or those used sometimes in treatment of hormonal conditions, then no.
Is the Swine Flu and SARS the same thing?
NO, SARS is bird-related, while the swine flu's... well swine related.
*akward laughter, then realizing he's laughing to his moniter* Oh-Boy:(
thank you for answering. my parents were wondering about it cause i brought it up just now. ☺
Is it ok for your ear to be clogged during a head cold?
My son has the same problem after cleaning. Ever since he was little he has had trouble with ear wax build up and I would have to put ear drops in his ears to loosen the wax. The problem I have found, is that he has so much build up, that the drops loosens it up and blocks the canal more so than before to the point he cannot hear for several days. You may just have a lot of build up that needs to be washed out by a doctor, the ear wax drops may not help much. The above poster is correct, but wanted to add, sometimes it can be fluid build-up in the ears. When I wash my hair I always put the blow dryer on low and let it go into my ears. Also the blow dryer (on warm) and on low, is a good way to loosen up wax that may be further down the ear canal. It's dangerous to try and clean out your own ears so the above poster is correct in saying that you should see your doctor to have your ears cleaned out (doesn't hurt.) For the lady above, my one young nephew had a problem with his ears and his parents thought he was just ignoring them until his grandmother let a book drop behind him and he couldn't hear it! She then told the parents to take their son into a specialist. The specialist ended up putting plastic tubes in my nephew's ears (twice) and the problem was rectified.
Should people with HIV get the H1N1 swine flu vaccine?
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued guidelines for this situation and they do recommend this preventive measure in some demographic groups. It is often the secondary pneumonia that ultimately causes the most severe responses to this viral infection in certain segments of the population and can be the complication that proves fatal in some. The following guidelines were published by CDC on June 9, 2009:
There are two types of pneumonia vaccine recommended for use in two demographic groups: the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) and the a 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7). These guidelines apply to the use of the PPSV23 vaccine.
# It is recommended by the CDC that all adults aged 65 and older receive the PPSV23 Pneumonia vaccination.
# In the following age groups the CDC recommend the PPSV23 Pneumonia vaccination only if certain medical conditions exist--
Ages 2 through 64 only if one or more of these medical conditions exist:
* Chronic cardiovascular disease (congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathies) * Chronic pulmonary disease including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema * Diabetes mellitus * Alcoholism * Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis * Cerebrospinal fluid leaks * Functional or anatomic asplenia including sickle cell disease and splenectomy * Immunocompromising conditions including HIV infection, leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, multiple myeloma, generalized malignancy, chronic renal failure, nephrotic syndrome; those receiving immunosuppressive chemotherapy (including corticosteroids); and those who have received an organ or bone marrow transplant
3. Adults ages 19 through 64 who:
* Smoke cigarettes * Have Asthma
CDC recommendations regarding use of PCV7 Pneumonia vaccine:
"PCV7 is recommended for all children aged less than 5 years; national coverage among 19-35 month olds with 3 or more PCV7 doses is currently > 90% (National Immunization Survey, July 2007-June 2008)."
"While maintaining this high coverage is important, expanding the use of PCV7 to people aged ≥ 5 years is not indicated because circulation of the 7 serotypes included in the vaccine has declined substantially and disease caused by these serotypes is now uncommon."
What is the feminine of swine?
A young female pig (swine) is referred to as a "gilt" - until after her first pregnancy (or litter of pigs/piglets). After giving birth (parturition) from her first pregnancy, a female pig (swine) is thereafter referred to as a "sow".
Can Tamiflu lower your body temperature?
Yes. Not only does it lower your temperature, it controls all the symptoms of H1N1.
Will lemons help a sore throat?
yes it does.
Lemon (like other citrus fruits) contain high levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps boost your immune system.
The higher levels of vitamin C you take in, the less likely you are to get colds and other diseases.
Its very interesting the power vitamin C. It has strong healing qualitiies. Almost every animal (but a handful) make their own vitamin C. Because of this, they are rarely have things like cancer, heart disease, etc. It is also hypothesized that humans once made their own vitamin C, but due to DNA mutation, we cannot anymore.
This may explain why people recorded in the Bible were able to live for 400,500, 700+ years!
Just a random fact.
What tea should you drink when you have a sore throat?
Yes. It doesn't cure it, but it definitely soothes it. Caffeine-free tea (not decaffeinated is most effective. If you want to sweeten it, use honey instead of sugar (granules). A little squeeze of lemon is helpful too.
If your sore throat is affecting your voice, try not to speak. If you must, speak in a low voice rather than a whisper. Whispering puts extra strain on your vocal cords.
Is colour blindness an infecious disease like the common cold or influenza?
No. It is usually a genetic disease that is caused by the genes which were inherited.
Sneezing is contagious because it is partially a response to stimuli in the nose and partially in the mind. Hence, when your mind is reminded of its ability to sneeze, it often takes the opportunity to do so.
What virus can cause sudden vomiting and no fever in toddlers?
It may not be a virus, those symptoms can be caused by many different things including viruses that cause gastroenteritis or gastritis (infections of the intestines and stomach), but also by food borne pathogens like bacteria (E.Coli, Salmonella, etc.). Sometimes it is just from a food that didn't agree with them when they ate it and isn't necessarily a infective disease. If it continues or there are other symptoms like a fever and diarrhea, then consult their pediatrician. Be sure they keep fluids down so they don't get dehydrated. Toddlers can get dehydrated quickly, so be sure they take sips frequently to keep their fluids up.
Does your throat close from drinking cold drink when you have a cold?
Yes, the common cold viruses are some of the primary causes of sore throats. The common cold (also sometimes called a head cold or chest cold depending on which symptoms you have) mostly affects the upper respiratory system, which includes the sinuses and nasal passages, throat and mouth, trachea and bronchial tubes and sometimes the upper lobes of the lungs. See the related questions below for some methods to help a sore throat and cold.
What was the reason that swine flu has came first in Mexico?
It is not yet known exactly how it ended up in Mexico, but the latest investigation suggests that it originated in pigs in the US, probably Texas, at a pig farm and either an infected pig ended up in a herd in Mexico, or a farm worker went from the Texas pig farm to a Mexican pig farm and spread the virus that then began to be transmitted human to human. See the related questions below for more information.
Will cipro treat cough and sore throat?
Cipro is not the first line antibiotic of choice for pneumonia. Levaquin is the first choice. Levaquin is expensive. It is usually given IV for the first dose in order to speed up effectiveness, then by table form, one 500 mg per day for ten days.
Can influenza be a latent virus?
No. Influenza viruses are active. You are infected, so your body creates antibodies that disable the viruses in 7 to 10 days. Then your body eventually removes all of the "dead" ones from your body. Latent viruses, like HIV, hepatitis C, and Herpes viruses, infect you but don't cause evidence of disease until later, sometimes years later, as they lie dormant (latent) hidden in your tissues until the disease they cause eventually manifests.
How 2 increase immunity system?
the first i am guessing is to get a vaccine. Here the body recieves a piece of the virus that is innactive. The body responds by learning the disease and preventing it from happening in the future. The other way (for some diseases) is to experience the disease. Some diseases like chicken pox only happens once and after you're body won't let it happen again.
Does yellow mucus mean the end of your flu?
Yellow and green mucus do not necessarily mean that a person has an infection. After the first few days with a cold, it is normal for mucus to change to one of these colors. If you have mucus which is yellow or green which persists for a week, especially if you have facial pain, you should see your doctor.
If you had recently had a cough and stuffed nose then went out side, your Immune system is week and could possibly have two colds mixed. But if you get a lot of rest you should be able to go on with your life regularly the next day!
Can a breastfeed baby get the flu?
The baby would be more likely to get it from you, especially if they are under six months old, since they can not take vaccines for influenza until after that age. But the answer is yes, they can get the flu as babies and if they have it, they can give it to others. In fact, since their immune systems are immature, they may be able to spread the virus to others for a period longer than older children and adults can. They are also more susceptible to severe complications of influenza with immature immune systems and lungs. It is recommended that anyone caring for babies under the age of six months get vaccinations so they can not get and spread the virus to the baby and check with your pediatrician about when it is safe to take the baby out into the community.
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Can you eat Chinese food after recovering from a stomach flu?
You really should stick with bland foods for a week or more after a bout of gastroenteritis while trying small amounts of other foods slowly to see if your system tolerates that before completely going back to your usual eating habits, and especially many things available at Taco Bell. Fried, high acid (e.g., tomato and lime), and spicy foods should be avoided to give your stomach and intestines time to "cool down" and rest from the inflammation of the gastroenteritis. I'd skip the Taco Bell for now or you might get a repeat flare up.
Viral gastroenteritis caused by the Noroviruses is the most common type of gastroenteritis that causes the symptoms many people call stomach flu, but it can also be caused by bacteria. Stomach flu is a misnomer and this disease is really not the flu/influenza, which is a respiratory system disease. Stomach flu is not a medical diagnosis. It is also called Norwalk Flu besides the more correct medical term of viral gastroenteritis.
Coughing up dark yellow-brown mucus and you do not smoke?
Typically indicative of an infection. If it doesn't go away after a few days, you should go to your doctor to get a prescription that will clear it up.
Where did Jack Frost catch a cold answer?
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