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Cold

Also called: Common Cold, Head Cold

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Yes, this would be called VIRAL CONJUNCTIVITIS. However, when it is only affecting one eye with purulent discharge, I would be suspicious of a...
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My short answer to your question is this: I'd suggest you continue going to the doctor, but I'd go to a different doctor.Many conditions can...
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A cough in a healthy 4 year old can be many things. Most commonly, colds from viral infections can cause coughs. Other causes can be allergies, post...
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I guess you can come in work in my clinic, or volunteer at a day-care center. Those things should get you sick...Some people are just blessed with a...
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steam always works for me i just sit in the tub and let the hot water steam around me. it also helps as an expectorant
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There are several conditions that could cause symptoms similar to yours.One common condition linked to the use of decongestant nasal...
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yes that is a very normal symptoms.
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So sorry to hear you're going through this! Congestion in the ears is not only annoying, it can become painful if it doesn't clear up quickly...
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It has been said that "Colds last a week if you treat them, and seven days if you leave them alone." Most healthy immune systems will cure...
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The common cold is a group of symptoms in the upper respiratory tract caused by a large number of different viruses. Although more than 200 viruses...
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The rhinovirus (or other cold virus) enters your body through your nose or mouth and is easily spread when you touch someone or touch common objects...
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Most cold medicines are pregnancy category B, meaning there is no good proof that they are safe, and no good proof that they’re not. Certain cold...
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There is no cure for the common cold. The common cold is a self-limited illness that will resolve spontaneously with time. Home remedies and...
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Many people confuse the common cold with influenza (the flu). Influenza is caused by the influenza virus, while the common cold generally is not...
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The common cold is a self-limited contagious illness that can be caused by a number of different types of viruses. The common cold is medically...
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