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Zinc for Colds: Lozenges and Nasal Sprays

The research is also mixed as to whether taking zinc can help prevent colds. Researchers say zinc nasal sprays cause animals to lose their sense of...

Can I Exercise with a Cold or The Flu?

Some studies show that 'moderate intensity' exercise may cut down the number of colds you get. In one study in the American Journal of Medicine, wo...

Can Antibiotics Treat My Cold?

For example, they can treat bronchitis, pneumonia, strep throat, ear infection, and pinkeye -- as long as they're caused by bacteria. Sometimes, yo...

Children and The Flu

It’s not always easy to tell if your child has the flu. Kids can spread the flu a day before their symptoms start, and 5-7 days after they get sick...

What You Need to Know About Antibiotic Resistance

The longer and more often antibiotics are used, the less effective they are against those bacteria. Each year, an estimated 2 million people in the...

Asthma and Flu

Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine to help reduce your flu symptoms and make changes to your asthma action plan. In addition, continue...

Laryngitis

Laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box (larynx). Strong acids can travel up from the stomach into your throat and get all the way to your lary...

Pandemics

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or continents. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 to be a pandemi...

Understanding Common Cold -- Treatments

Since there is no cure for the common cold, treatment has two goals: to make you feel better and to help you fight off the virus. The FDA and manuf...

Why Does it Hurt to Swallow?

There are many reasons why you might feel pain when swallowing. Often just called strep, this bacterial infection can be very painful. See your doc...

Why You Cough

If your cough isn't getting better after 1 week, it's time to call your doctor.

What is Your Immune System?

You’ve heard of your immune system. Ongoing stress, such as being in a difficult relationship, living with a chronic disease, or being a caregiver,...