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… Cold Agglutinins Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A cold agglutinins blood test is done to check for conditions … cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold agglutinins. Cold agglutinins are normally made by the …
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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink … 2 days of the start of symptoms Non-prescription cough and cold medications are available for relief of influenza … when standing or low urine output). Is it influenza or a cold? The following table can help you determine whether you …
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… Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 … vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea). Several … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns …
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… Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) On this page: What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of …
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… Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection On this page: Overview … infection may develop following infection with viral influenza . Signs of a bacterial infection include: Feeling … need treatment with antibiotics. Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Current as of: October 31, …
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… Using Cold and Heat Therapies On this page: Overview Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, …
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… Using Ice and Cold Packs On this page: Overview Overview Ice and cold packs can relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation from … and other conditions, such as arthritis. Types of ice and cold packs Ice towel. Wet a towel with cold water and …
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… Osteoarthritis: Heat and Cold Therapy On this page: Overview … to severe pain from osteoarthritis , try applying heat and cold to the affected joints. Experiment with these heat and cold techniques until you find what helps you most. Apply …
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… Cold Hands: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related … Overview Try the following home treatment if your hands get cold easily and become pale, cool, and painful: Wave your … to force blood out into your hands. Blow warm air onto cold hands. Tuck your hands inside clothing next to warm …
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… Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: … What is hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when the body gets cold and loses heat faster than the body can make it. A body … causes it? Hypothermia can occur when you are exposed to cold air, water, wind, or rain. Your body temperature can …
