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… Information Overview Dry coughs that continue after other cold symptoms clear or that occur without other symptoms may … people cough out of habit for no clear reason. Gastric reflux may also cause a chronic dry cough. Usually you will … illnesses that may occur frequently, such as the common cold. A doctor can evaluate your symptoms and recommend …
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… that the swelling increases, stop using heat and return to cold treatments. Think heat speeds healing. Heat applied … too warm. Think it is best to alternate between heat and cold treatments. If you have diabetes or have areas of … that the swelling increases, stop using heat and return to cold treatments. Think heat speeds healing. Heat applied …
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… medication is used to relieve coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. Guaifenesin … is right for you. (See also Precautions section.) Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in … to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). How …
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… certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and … it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to … without food, as directed by your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to lower the chance of …
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… cause pneumonia or if you have a specific virus, such as influenza (flu) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . Doctors can use … the procedure, the doctor can obtain samples of tissue, fluid, or mucus . Transtracheal mucus cultures (rarely …
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… or sting. A fever. Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms Common Stinging or Biting Insects or … or sting. A fever. Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms Common Stinging or Biting Insects or …
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… you age, you may be at higher risk of complications from influenza. Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help you … prevent illness. Why Seniors Should Get the Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12a) Mental and …
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… monoxide. Certain infections. This includes salmonella , influenza (flu), Legionnaires' disease , and some blood infections. … any medicines that may have helped cause the problem. Fluids help your kidneys filter out substances that can …
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… a week or two. Symptoms may include feeling like you have influenza (flu). You may: Feel very tired. Have muscle aches. Have a … a week or two. Symptoms may include feeling like you have influenza (flu). You may: Feel very tired. Have muscle aches. …
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… for a short time to treat a runny nose due to the common cold. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking … by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in … to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). How …
