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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.

4,331 Questions

You are slim but have no hips how do you get one?

The width of your hips is determined specifically by the breadth of your pelvis, which is governed by your genetics. Almost all women have naturally wider hips than men, although sex hormone imbalances during puberty can alter the development of your body's shape. There is no exercise, diet, medicine, or surgery that will make your hips wider. If you are a woman, there are padded underwear available to make your hips appear larger.

Can a fish catch cold?

I dont know if a fish can cath a cold.

What does cold air have?

COL AIR HAS FALLS.. is the answer to what is true about cold air.. i dont understand it either but its the answer on A +LS

I'm taking A + LS too, do many people use this? It's a great learning system cuz it doesn't really bore you with useless details. Anyways my answer was "all of these" that included falls, has little weight, has low pressure, and is not dense.

Ye i am taking A+ too. pretty easy stuff when you got Wiki answeres to look at ;P

Why is Spanish influenza not remembered?

It is not well remembered by the general public because it happened during WW1 in 1918 and most people who lived at that time are not still alive to remember. Those that are still alive might be over 90 years old with memory problems due to the aging process. Infectious disease specialists and epidemiologists do remember it and some continue to study it.

Spanish Influenza is still part of the curriculum in British schools. In the US it is briefly discussed in history classes, but not a lot of classroom time is devoted to it anymore.

One of the other main reasons that it isn't remembered well these days is because it is overshadowed by facts about WW1 when discussing that time period of history. Though millions of people world-wide died of Spanish Flu, people were and still are so concerned with the numbers of soldiers who gave their lives fighting during WW1, that they don't give as much time to those who died of a disease that is not very well known.

How many cases of H1N1 in Newfoundland Canada?


On October 23, 2009 there were an estimated 114 cases of H1N1 cases in Newfoundland, on October 26th, vaccines are to be administered to Health Care Providers and then to be administered to the public November 2nd, 2009.

Can a human transfer the flu between dogs?

Yes. The influenza virus is easily transmitted by fomites, including unwashed hands, food and water dishes, brushes and other common items. If one dog has influenza and you play with him then go play with another dog without washing your hands and changing clothes (including shoes), you could infect the second dog with influenza from the first dog.

If you are a pretty healthy person but are sick for a week with nausea exhaustion and headaches every day is that the flu or something else?

It could be that you are pregnant and should take a home pregnancy test, but if you have a fever it is probably the flu. Only a doctor can diagnose your problem, but I'd say off hand that your body is giving you all the signals to slow down and you aren't listening! If you work hard and don't eat well or get proper rest or exercise and some "head space" to relax, then your immune system weakens and you are sitting duck for especially colds and flues. It's best to let the doctor diagnose your problem.

Is there a cold remedy available without caffeine?

Best thing for it is: 1. A large bowl of hot water (boiled) that you lean over and put a towel over your head (to keep the heat in) and then breathe in the steam. This will clear your nostrils. 2. A cup of hot water with a slice of ginger and some honey in it. Works miracles for your throat. 3. Lots of orangejuice! The vitamin C's are good to build up your immunesystem when it's low. 4. Vitamins or vitamin-rich food. (fruits, vegetables). 5. Keep warm.

Can you take Tamiflu and Lexapro?

Yes. According to the Tamiflu prescription information:

TAMIFLU has been shown to have a minimal chance of negatively interacting with other medications. Over-the-counter medications may be prescribed to reduce severity of symptoms while the antiviral action of TAMIFLU takes effect.
Antibiotics and Tamiflu should be OK taken together, however, depending on the reason for the antibiotic, you may want to get counseling from the Pharmacist or your doctor before using both.

How do you get rid of throat ache fast?

Most sore throats are viral, and will get better in 7-10 days. Pain relievers and salt-water gargles can be helpful with symptoms. If you're not sure if yours is viral, and think antibiotics may be needed, contact your health care provider.

Answer

If you have allergies, try taking an antihistamine before going to bed. You may have a sore throat due to nasal dripping while you sleep. Also, gargling with warm salt water, drinking warm drinks throughout the day may relieve the symptoms. If you also have a headache, stomach ache or if your throat has spots on it, don't wait; check in with your doctor for a diagnosis.

What is acure for a sore throat?

Gargle repeatedly with diluted Hydrogen Peroxide and water. DO NOT SWALLOW! Honey is a natural preservative with antibiotic qualities. Allow a teaspoon of honey to coat your throat - repeatedly throughout the day to soothe the soreness.

Is flu Contageous?

Usually from one to two days before you even have symptoms until a week or so after symptoms start. You are considered no longer able to transfer the virus once you have gone a full 24 hours without fever when not using fever reducers. See the related question below for more details.

What do you do if you have cold chills running down your spine and fingers?

put a jumper and pair of gloves on and sip warm tea. Stop eating (until you are hungry again) and also get more rest.


Note: It is difficult to type with gloves on.

What do you do to treat a red swollen and sore arm where the flu shot was injected?

If this lasts for more than a few days, you should contact a health care professional to be sure that you do not have a bacterial infection at the site of the injection, especially if there is any streaking redness from the site or any drainage or pus or to rule out an allergic reaction.

If it is due only to the body reacting locally to the vaccine, as can happen as one of the known side effects in some people, the best treatment is to begin to use the arm more (as hard as that will seem at first). This will initially cause slightly more pain just as moving a slightly strained muscle does, but the use of the arm helps the muscle that is reacting to the shot get increased circulation and clear out the damaged cells that may be collecting at the site. The more you use it for regular, but not strenuous activities, the faster this soreness will be gone.

Injections, especially if injected too quickly into the tissue, can sometimes tear the muscle fibers into which the medicines are injected, just like weight lifting and other strenuous exercise tears tiny muscle fibers and causes the muscles to get bigger (the normal process of muscle building). It may also be comforting to use warm moist compresses for twenty minutes a few times a day which will increase the circulation and help relax the muscle tissue.

Acetaminophen used according to the package directions might also help reduce the local inflammatory response. Never give aspirin to teenagers or children for this due to concerns about Reye's Syndrome. Consult your health care professional or a Pharmacist before taking any new over the counter medications to be sure they are right for you.

What is broncidous?

it is when you have a lot of congestion, And it is a bit like the flu.