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… Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid leak A chronic neurological condition that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder … 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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… from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types and amounts of … the nasal passage, throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold weather, which can also cause the airways to tighten. …
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… a day. This replaces skin moisture that may be lost due to cold, dry climates or to medicines that dry the skin. You … a day. This replaces skin moisture that may be lost due to cold, dry climates or to medicines that dry the skin. You …
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… comfortable when you have a cough. Prevent dehydration . Fluids may help thin mucus and soothe an irritated throat. … using cough medicine, which may help your cough. Avoid cold remedies that combine medicines to treat many symptoms. … comfortable when you have a cough. Prevent dehydration . Fluids may help thin mucus and soothe an irritated throat. …
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… state of your health. What the weather is like (hot or cold, rainy). Other things that might affect your headaches, … people. Try to eat on a regular schedule. Drink plenty of fluids , enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear … people. Try to eat on a regular schedule. Drink plenty of fluids , enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear …
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… things like caffeine, alcohol, or spicy foods. Drink cold liquids rather than hot ones. Eat healthy foods. Stay … things like caffeine, alcohol, or spicy foods. Drink cold liquids rather than hot ones. Eat healthy foods. Stay …
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… at home with a combination of pain medicines, plenty of fluids, and comfort measures such as heating pads or hot … can be prevented by: Drinking plenty of water and other fluids, especially before, during, and after exercise or … clear like water. Getting plenty of bedrest. Keeping warm. Cold temperatures make pain worse. Exercise with care. If …
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… to severe upper respiratory illness such as the common cold. MERS can sometimes cause more serious lung problems … to severe upper respiratory illness such as the common cold. MERS can sometimes cause more serious lung problems …
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… 2 standard drinks or less per week . Moderate if you have between 3 and 6 drinks per week. High if you have 7 or more … 2 standard drinks or less per week . Moderate if you have between 3 and 6 drinks per week. High if you have 7 or more …
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… of hemorrhoids An abnormal passage (fistula) that forms between the anal or rectal canal and another area Rectal … of hemorrhoids An abnormal passage (fistula) that forms between the anal or rectal canal and another area Rectal …