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The common cold is a viral infection which affects the upper respiratory tract (the nose, sinuses, and throat). Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, headaches and body ...
Coughing is a physiologic way to rid one of some of the congestion, says Amesh A. Adalja, M.D., senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. Controlled cough is a mucus-clearing ...
Here's what you need to know about working out while you have a cold
Alternative treatments used for the common cold include numerous home remedies and alternative medicines. Scientific research regarding the efficacy of each treatment is generally nonexistent or inconclusive. [1] [2] [3] Current best evidence indicates prevention, including hand washing and neatness, [4] [5] and management of symptoms. [6]
A 2024 Cochrane Review found little to no evidence that zinc prevents the common cold or reduces symptom severity, though it may modestly shorten the duration of symptoms. Zinc lozenges were associated with a reduction in cold duration, but the evidence was of low certainty and varied across studies.
Catarrh (/ k ə ˈ t ɑːr / kə-TAR) is an inflammation of mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body, [1] [2] usually with reference to the throat and paranasal sinuses. It can result in a thick exudate of mucus and white blood cells caused by the swelling of the mucous membranes in the head in response to an infection.
Maybe they have a bacterial infection and need antibiotics. Maybe what they have isn’t an infection at all and could be appendicitis. They should consult with a doctor to see if additional ...
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction can be difficult to diagnose clinically given the lack of specific symptoms [2] and frequent misinterpretation as manifestations of vigorous exercise. There are many mimics that present with similar symptoms, such as vocal cord dysfunction , cardiac arrhythmias , cardiomyopathies , and gastroesophageal ...