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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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What can happen if a person was given flu vaccine twice in one day?
In an adult, as long as it isn't in the same arm on the same day, and there is no allergic reaction, it will likely cause no problems. The worst might be more than usual soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site.
yes cause it can be all the boogers built up in your through or in the back of your mouth you can be getting infected of some sourt and thoes are some symtoms Often a nocturnal cough is a symptom of asthma, get checked out.
What is a high fever for an adult?
A temperature of over 101 F. (38.33 C.) is considered high for an adult. It is called a "low grade fever" if it is between normal (98.6 F.) and 101 F. Sustained fever at or over 103 F. should be investigated by a health care professional and 104 F. or over is a situation that needs urgent intervention and treatment.
Can penicillin get rid of sore throat?
It might if the sore throat is due to an infection by bacteria that are sensitive to penicillin, and most bacteria that cause sore throats are. However, the most common causes of a sore throat are viruses and viral infections are not treated with antibiotics like penicillin, since viruses (e.g., the cold and flu viruses) are not sensitive to or "killed" by antibiotics like bacteria are. You may want to try some of the home remedies given in the related question, or contact your health care professional for evaluation and treatment.
How long after having flu symptoms can a person be tested and get a positive result?
This will vary from person to person. Generally, the window period for HIV can be as low as several weeks after infection to up to 6 months after infection.
What does a nurse do in a nursing home?
He or she is responsible for any care that involves dressings (ranging from peg site dressings, tracheostomy care and especially wound care dressings) or applying salves and creams. Any specialty care that is above the level of a CNA/GNA can be performed by the treatment nurse. Depending on the facility, they may also be responsible for charting, measuring and tracking the size and condition of any wounds or the potential for wounds in the facility/department.
Can you take Tamiflu for swine flu prophylaxis?
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication that is most effective when taken within 40 hours of the first symptoms to prevent a virus from reproducing. This prevention of the virus's reproduction is accomplished by inhibiting the action of a protein that would otherwise enable the release of new virus particles from the infected person's cells, in which they have developed. Tamiflu is most effective as a treatment, instead of for prophylaxis (prevention of infection).
It does not actually stop the virus from invading your cells in the first place. But it can make your symptoms less severe, and it will make the duration of the viral infection shorter. If started within one day, or under 40 hours at the latest, of the first symptoms, it may even make the symptoms very minor or negligible in some people. This treatment to reduce the severity of symptoms and their duration is the most common reason for prescription of the drug. It is one of the two antiviral drugs that are effective in the treatment of the "Novel" A-H1N1/09 strain of influenza.
It is approved also for use as a prophylactic for people over one year old, when there is known virus in a household or community. If the timing is just right to stop the release of the virus particles that are made from the first cells to be infected by the virus, it can help avoid any flu symptoms and control the reproduction of the virus so that only the minimum number of cells will be invaded. This is how it can be used as a prophylactic aid.
According to the indications and efficacy statements in the Tamiflu patient information,
"In a pooled analysis of two seasonal prophylaxis studies in healthy unvaccinated adults (aged 13 to 65 years), TAMIFLU 75 mg once daily taken for 42 days during a community outbreak reduced the incidence of laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza from 4.8% (25/519) for the placebo group to 1.2% (6/520) for the TAMIFLU group."
The typical incidence rate of A-H1N1/09 in communities where it has been tracked was around 6% without treatment.
Does the flu shot affect Depo-Provera?
There are no known drug interactions bewteen the flu shot and Depo Provera.
What do you take for a bad cough mostly at night?
Home remedy:
After a gargle with warm salt water, take few drops of ground basil leaf with some juice of ginger mixed in a spoon of honey. You will be relieved of an irritating cough for the night. Or else take some powdered white pepper in a spoon of honey to calm down your throat.
Cough medicines:
Cough preparations available over the counter can help significantly. Try one with guaifenesin as the main active ingredient to loosen and help expectorate mucus and phlegm. Ask your pharmacist for product recommendations that will be most effective for your individual symptoms and type of cough.
How long should you wait to get the flu shot if you just got over the flu?
Most people can get a flu vaccination with mild illnesses as long as they do not have a high fever. However, if you have the flu, you should be resting in bed and not out in public spreading the disease. After you have gone a full 24 hours without a fever (while taking no fever reducing medicines), you are considered no longer contagious, according to the US CDC. If you had an especially difficult bout of the flu with serious complications, you should ask your health care professional when you will be ready for vaccination, but usually only the above guidelines will apply.
Will Tamiflu prevent influenza B?
No, Tamiflu is not very good at preventing the flu, although it can be used that way if started soon enough after symptoms begin. The better way to prevent the flu is with a vaccination. Tamiflu is intended for use to treat the flu and if given within the first 48 hours of infection it can speed the recovery and lessen the severity of the symptoms.
What happens if someone drinks rubbing alcohol?
Anything injected as this chemical cannot be good fore you,100c syringe 5c not much reaction over this amount could cause serious damage to your filter system liver,kidneys do not experiment with rubbing alcohol its not a good idea even using it as a mixer fore narcotic is another bad idea. Keep your health,kidney,liver function and do not toy with a deadly concotion.
What is route of administration of swine flu vaccine?
If injected it is given in the muscle as an intramuscular injection. It can also be taken as a nasal mist that is sniffed.
No, Theraflu will only suppress the symptoms of it. Tamiflu, a prescription drug, will shorten the duration of the flu and severity of symptoms, but there is currently no cure for this type of viral infection.
Will the H1N1 shot keep you from getting swine flu?
The H1NI vaccine SHOULD keep you safe. Still though, it is possible to contract it even if you have been vaccinated. The good new is that IF you do get it after you have been vaccinated, the symptoms will be very, very mild.
Does ginger help cures sore throat?
In the world of natural remedies, Ginger is acknowledged as one of the best natural medicines to get rid of dry-cough conditions. It's said the best way to consume it with this purpose is to take it raw, peeling and cutting a slice of eat, add a bit of salt and chewing it as long as possible, this in order to get rid of coughs quickly.
How long are bacterial infections contagious?
Given proper medication it clears up pretty fast (which makes some people stop the meds, and have it come back immune!). With no medication... that would probable depend on the type and your bodies ability to fight it. Could clear up, could be lethal. I have it right now and its clearing up well because I immediately went to the doctor.
What are the signs of cocaine withdrawal symptoms?
Some of the symptoms of cocaine use/addiction: Please keep in mind that some of these changes can be very gradual and some side effects will occur to the majority, there are those who are exceptions to the rules and only have some of the symptoms or have a really unique case. Keep in mind that some of these changes can be very gradual and some side effects will happen to the majority, there are those who come out of the mold and don't have an apparent reaction. Long term use will make symptoms become more apparent. A lot of sniffling that sounds like the person is catching a cold. It is a chronic sinus problem. # A user will usually have many chest and lung problems, such as bronchitis. # Dilated pupils. # In IV use, look for tracks. A sudden shift in apparel to only long sleeved items in an attempt to hide tracks. # Tends to become paranoid and is jumpy or nervous all the time and lies a lot. May suffer from delusions and/or hallucinations. # You may also notice smaller objects missing or money from a purse. # Those who snort or inhale the powdered cocaine will have a sore nose if use of the drug is continual and/or prolonged and/or large amounts of the powder are used. # Nose bleeds become frequent once the initial irritation is there; your are wreaking havoc on the tissues when you snort cocaine. # Increase of energy, restlessness and insomnia. # Sudden noticeable changes in weight. # There will also be times when you will think that all the person does is sleep, but it is part of the cycle of abuse. # Drug paraphernalia such as pipes, spoons and baking soda (usually used to cook rock). # One minute the person will be chattering away and the next appears to be silent and withdrawn.(Mood swings.)
# An increase of irritability, agitation and anger. # It is really easy to push a user into anger as their toleration of pretty much everything is very short. As a former addict, there is not much up there that I didn't have or do (except I never had a nose bleed). A coke, speed (crystal meth) and/or heroin addict will rob you blind to get their next fix. Items that disappear tend to be items that are easily turned into cash or given to the dealer as collateral in exchange for the tiniest amount you could imagine; and all collateral is only afforded a minuscule amount of the drug and a fraction of the real value of the item being left. If you want to learn more on the subject, here are a couple of really good links to sites where you can find more information. http://helpguide.org/mental/drug_substance_abuse_addiction_signs_effects_treatment.htm#effects http://www.peele.net (Addiction Research Foundation)
What should you drink when you have the flu?
Mona Vie - A derivative of the Asai berry... The berry comes from the rainforests of Brazil, and is a super fruit! The juice can create a feeling of general well being.
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Good old water, and plenty of it, is one of the better choices. If you are nauseated, sometimes gingerale and sprite can help.
Another drink which is high in antioxidants is POM.
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Mona Vie is way too expensive, and hard to get. By the time you order it and get it in you will already be better. In addition, the properties of the ingredients that come in the bottle are so diluted they really don't have any nutritional value.
Warm liquids, like teas are the best. Peppermint and Chamomile tea have soothing properties that help your throat feel better.
Can you get the flu shot after taking Prednisone?
Ask the doctor who prescribed the antibiotics and prednisone if it is okay to get a flu shot while taking them. It will depend on why you are taking them. If you have a currently active and/or severe bacterial infection and you have a fever, you should wait until the fever is gone before getting a flu vaccination. If you have no fever but are still taking treatment for a bacterial infection, then you need to ask the doctor if you should wait so your body doesn't have to be working on two immune system actions at the same time or if your infection is beyond the stage where that might be a problem. Prednisone is a steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine, depending on dosage and the reason you are taking it, it may be okay to get a flu vaccination while using it, but the best plan is to talk to your health care professional first.
What happens if you take the flu shot while sick?
Yes, if you have mild symptoms like the sniffles it is okay to get the vaccine, however, if you have a high fever, you should wait until that is over. If you are under a doctor's care, then ask them if you should wait or get the vaccination.
When you go to get the vaccination, the clinician who will be giving it will ask you about fever or other symptoms and will decide if it would be better to wait. You can call and describe your symptoms to a pharmacist and ask them if you can still get the flu vaccine. See also the related question below about who should not get a flu vaccination (it doesn't matter which strain of flu you are being vaccinated against to follow this advice).
Sneezing is the body's attempt to remove blockages, germs, antigens and irritants from the nasal passage. Your nose is the air filter for your body. Almost all the tiny bits of dust and dirt we breath in through our nose are filtered out so the air is clean going into our lungs. The tiny particles are either stopped by the hairs in our nostrils or get stuck in the mucus in our nasal passages. When the lining of our nose gets irritated by these particles, we feel a tickle in our nose, triggering a sneeze. During a normal sneeze, we take in a big breath, then expel the air very forcefully out through our nose and mouth, hopefully expelling the offending particle from our airways. Some people sneeze more frequently because they have allergies. When people have allergies their noses are more sensitive to specific irritants such as pollen, (especially at Spring when the flowers are blooming). When people have a cold their noses are more sensitive and thus more easily irritated.
We sneeze because something is irritating our nasal or respiratory membranes. It can be foreign particles (like ground black pepper), pollen, dust, etc. We also can sneeze due to irritation and drainage from the mucous membranes, like happens with a cold or the flu. It is an important reflex action to remove an irritant and to keep our air passages open and free of obstructions. We sneeze as a response to the irritation of the lining of the nose. Most scientists
think that we do that because of sun rays. There is another reason that scientists think but know one knows for sure.
A sneeze is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth due to irritation of the upper respiratory system and tissues. It is most commonly caused by foreign particles (dust, pepper, pollen) irritating the nasal mucosa. It can also be caused by irritation of the tissue from a viral (cold/flu) or bacterial infection (sinusitis), or from pollution, smoke or fumes. Sneezing can further be triggered through sudden exposure to bright light and even a full stomach.
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Due to the nerve endings of the mucous membranes being irritated or stimulated
First of all I hope you're never stopping a sneeze in progress. Sternulation (sneezing) is a major deal for the body. Did you know that a typical sneeze removes air from your body at speeds of up to 100 mph. It's a tremendous velocity that can cause serious injury if incorrectly stifled. The force of the average sneeze, if prevented from the body, can eventually cause hearing loss and damage of blood vessels in your head. Several things can cause a sneeze. 1. The nerve endings in the nose get irritated and with a blast of air, the nose is swept clean of particles and bacteria. To help with frequent bouts of sneezing, blow your nose frequently. Your nose is an air purifier, keep the vents clean. 2. Sunlight can cause the nerve endings to get irritated. When you feel a sneeze coming on look at the darkest place around you. 3. Many sneezes are psychosomatic reactions to disquieting emotions or thoughts. Press the top of your upper lip with a finger to try and calm a sneeze. Tickle the roof of your mouth with the tip of your tongue and wiggle your ear lobe gently, it is proven to work so give it a try. Hope you the best!!
Sneezing or sternutation, that quick blast of air out the nose and mouth, has many causes, but generally, it's the body's attempt to get rid of some material in the nasal passages. Often, people know what the source is: they may have runny noses from colds or flus, for example, which cause the mucous membranes in the sinus passages to become irritated. The body responds by attempting to clear these passages, causing an individual to sneeze.
At other times, allergies to pollens, dust, or molds cause sneezing. The nose, which is acting as a filtration device, works to remove these allergens from the body by expelling them. Since allergies entering the nose are often made up of tiny particles, it may take multiple attempts to do the trick of removing irritants. Furthermore, provided that the person remains in an environment with the offending allergens, she is likely to keep sneezing periodically.
Sometimes, cures for sneezing from allergies bring on larger ones. Using corticosteroid nasal sprays, for instance, can bring on a bout of sneezing. Again, the nose reacts at the introduction of a foreign agent, even if it is beneficial, and attempts to get rid of it. The nasal passages will also note the presence of irritating foreign agents that get in the nose, like pepper and certain other species. Some people also sneeze after swimming for a while.
Viruses have several ways of spread, some do it by air while others through direct contact or contaminated food or water. All depends what virus it is.
For example, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is spread by direct contact only, same goes for the Herpes family viruses like HSV, HPV and others. The Influenza virus, like the one in the latest outbreak (H1N1 type), is spread by air, i.e. air droplets expelled by another human in the vicinity.
Is exercising bad for you when you have a cold?
It depends, if you are feeling lucky then by all means fly to your hearts content, however the high altitudes and low pressure will leave your sinuses open to infection, or sinusitis, which isn't pleasant in the slightest.
