Expert Author: Knut Holt | Submitted: 2007-11-26 | Word Count: 1780 | Views: 74 Common cold and influenza (flu) give many of the same symptoms, and they are often mistaken for each other. However, a flu can develop serious complications, and the chance for this occurring increases if the flu is not handled properly. Therefore it is important to distinguish between these two diseases both by your children and by yourselves.
Read More Expert Author: Rachel Lukasavige | Submitted: 2007-11-15 | Word Count: 261 | Views: 24 Here we are, already about to enter this year's flu season. No one wants to get the flu of course, but I know that no matter how hard I try, it seems I usually end up getting it. In fact, every year 5 to 20 percent of Americans suffer from the flu. If you're young and healthy, your best bet is the flu shot. This vaccine reduces your chance of getting the flu by 70 to 90 percent.
Read More Expert Author: Michael Comeau | Submitted: 2007-10-21 | Word Count: 633 | Views: 28 The flu shot is always a hot topic of discussion this time of year. There is always such a sense of panic and fear that sends people running to get their flu shot. I'm always the "odd man out", for I go running in the opposite direction.
Read More Expert Author: Tom Alter | Submitted: 2007-07-11 | Word Count: 547 | Views: 6 Common cold is the inflammation of the upper respiratory tract which is caused by viral infection. This is a very general problem which affects people mostly during monsoons. Common cold viruses cause inflammation of the upper respiratory area, which results in the variety of symptoms.
Read More Expert Author: John Grimes | Submitted: 2007-03-14 | Word Count: 448 | Views: 51 As we turn towards the new year, it is officially cold season. While most people know this, they do not know the nitty gritty details on the infamous common cold.
Read More Expert Author: Marcus Martinez | Submitted: 2007-03-06 | Word Count: 555 | Views: 53 Fight flu with elderberry. Boost immune function. Chase away chills with ginger. Zinc the virus. Relieve congestion with essential oils. Relief from muscle aches and chills. Cool down with yarrow. Eat garlic.
Read More Expert Author: Dr. Anna Hardy | Submitted: 2007-02-28 | Word Count: 857 | Views: 75 Common cold is the most common dosha disorder affecting human beings. Everyone has suffered from common cold at some point or other in their lives. Its symptoms are too well-known. In Ayurveda, this very ordinary ailment is called as Pratishyaya.
Read More Expert Author: Jacob Miller | Submitted: 2007-01-11 | Word Count: 472 | Views: 81 Tamiflu is a drug to treat influenza. As this disease is a viral disease, one needs a drug that gets rid of the virus and not an antibiotic drug which can only treat a bacterial disease. It is a drug that senses the vibe of the disease and treats it by striking at the root cause. To order and buy Tamiflu, online method is preferred as one has the flexibility of availing the drug with various discounts anytime from anywhere.
Read More Expert Author: Christopher Smith | Submitted: 2007-01-01 | Word Count: 409 | Views: 75 Fear of an Avian Flu pandemic has reached epic proportions and with good reason. If Avian Flu becomes a fully mutated strain that is easily transmittable between humans, the result of this sickness on the human population would be disastrous.
Read More Expert Author: Vinay Choubey | Submitted: 2006-12-23 | Word Count: 560 | Views: 101 Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by an RNA virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses). In people, common symptoms are fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, and weakness and fatigue.
Read More Expert Author: Abigail Franks | Submitted: 2006-12-08 | Word Count: 751 | Views: 90 In a business situation, you often see many people coming to work ill claiming it's all for the good of the company. While I'm certain they have the best of intentions, viral influenza (flu) can be spread through direct person-to-person contact or indirectly in the air and on hard surfaces. This means that if someone who's sick coughs and doesn't cover their mouth, they can put everyone at the workplace at risk for contracting the illness.
Read More Expert Author: Ketty Johnson | Submitted: 2006-11-30 | Word Count: 301 | Views: 232 As we know that cold and flu is the most common illness in the whole world, bacterial viruses is the main reason for cold and flu, runny nose, sneezing, headache, sore throat, cough, nasal and sinus blockage are the common symptoms for cold and flu.
Read More Expert Author: Simon Evans | Submitted: 2006-11-29 | Word Count: 641 | Views: 72 Positive mental attitudes have been touted for decades. Now new research shows that a 'PMA' can actually decrease your odds of getting sick.
Read More Expert Author: Chuck Bluestein | Submitted: 2006-11-27 | Word Count: 781 | Views: 96 Learn the fastest way to get over a cold or the flu. Find out what colds have to do with cold weather. Why is the flu season during the cold weather? Why did Mark Twain suggest fasting to get over the flu.
Read More Expert Author: Paul Clayton | Submitted: 2006-11-07 | Word Count: 1117 | Views: 128 Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. An obvious time for many people to consider the use of an immune booster is in the pre-flu season. Beta glucan provides protection against diseases by enhancing four key immune responses...
Read More Expert Author: Chris Le Roy | Submitted: 2006-11-06 | Word Count: 900 | Views: 120 Your goal with sneezing is to avoid the increasing loss of CO2. If you tend to get caught up in a series of sneezes where you may sneeze from 6 to 60 times in a row, then you know how long it can take to recover.
Read More Expert Author: Margaret Mathew | Submitted: 2006-11-04 | Word Count: 813 | Views: 121 The Flu is not a simple illness to be taken lightly.
You can get very sick either by taking the wrong medications for the flu or from the flu itself.
Prevention is always the best key.
Read More Expert Author: Sky Joe | Submitted: 2006-10-31 | Word Count: 525 | Views: 68 Basic treatment calls for these basics: maintain a well-balanced diet with plenty of fluids. Be sure to get lots of bed rest and avoid cigarette smoking. Avoid crowds since the virus spreads speedily, keep away from crowded areas and keep your distance from those you see sneezing or coughing even if it means changing your seat on the commuter bus or train or getting off the elevator on the wrong floor.
Read More Expert Author: Olivia Andrews | Submitted: 2006-10-17 | Word Count: 300 | Views: 114 Symptoms of influenza flu may seem similar to other fever and cold conditions but needs proper medication and treatment in order to come out of the disease.
Read More Expert Author: Olivia Andrews | Submitted: 2006-10-06 | Word Count: 330 | Views: 84 Relenza helps in reducing the spread of the influenza virus inside the body and so help to ease the symptoms arising from the influenza virus infection.
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