Problems arise when there are too many unwarranted visits to GPs for cold symptoms. Occasionally, though, a cold might turn into something that needs specific diagnosis and treatment.
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Some viruses even tend to be more common in the summer than in the winter.
Some lozenges are more effective than others at soothing a sore throat.
In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.
Going out in the cold won’t necessarily lead to you getting a cold. But cold weather in general is more hospitable to viruses, so it’s wise to take steps to keep your immune system strong.
Although it can sometimes be challenging, there are ways to distinguish respiratory symptoms caused by a virus and those caused by an allergy.
It’s much more likely your child’s symptoms are caused by a common respiratory virus than COVID-19. But it’s important to follow testing guidelines and keep them home if they’re unwell.
Leaving your coat at home on a cold winter day doesn’t automatically mean you’re going to get sick. But it could make you more susceptible to germs.
Dry, moist, productive, hacking, chesty, whooping, barking, throaty. Which type of cough do you have and why?
Illness often strikes when you’re stressed at work, not sleeping properly, or you’ve been out partying a little too much. Here’s why.
From vitamin C to chicken soup, there are many supposed remedies for treating a cold. Here’s what the evidence says.
Most adults get two to three colds per year, while the flu is less common but more severe. Here’s how to stop spreading them to others.
Many people think green snot means you are really sick, or that you need antibiotics. Not true. Green snot is actually a sign that our immune system is working and that we are getting better.
Stress has subtle, underlying effects on almost every part of the body, including the heart, gut and immune system.
Stay away from viruses in the early morning – and in winter.
You wake up and feel under the weather. If you’re vomiting or have a fever, the decision to stay at home is probably clear cut. But what if you generally feel unwell but are torn about missing work?
Pharmacies have aisles full of cold and flu tablets. But which product is the best one for you? And will it really help you feel better?
We tend to notice mucus only when it’s abnormal and the sticky fluid is expelled from orifices. But actually it’s pretty amazing stuff. Every moment of our lives mucus is protecting our internal organs…
Feeling miserable? Is your nose blocked and your throat sore? If not, it will be sometime this winter, probably at least a couple of times. And then someone will probably say at your low ebb that “you…
With symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, cough, headaches and fever, the common cold can leave you feeling rotten for up to two weeks. As the name suggests, they’re annoyingly common…
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