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  • How to Conquer Laryngitis

    When I lost my voice one Christmas, I found that there were no over-the-counter medications that even hint at restoring a lost voice. My pharmacist, from India, shared with me an old Indian remedy...

  • How to Avoid Getting Sick at Work The Easy Way

    With worries about the flu and the swin flu running rampant, it is easy to see why people are trying to find ways to avoid getting sick. There are many times during the course of your week that...

  • When Was the First Case of Swine Flu?

    The recent reemergence of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, quickly evolved to pandemic proportions, taking much of the world by surprise. Though this strain is different from the "common" flu, it is...

  • The Best Way to Fool a Thermometer

    Although most people wouldn't choose to be sick, it's pretty natural to occasionally need an excuse to skip school, work or another event. If you need to convince someone that you are running a...

  • How Long Does Flu Virus Have to Incubate?

    Most of us have had influenza at one time or another. Influenza, or flu, makes its yearly assault from about November to March. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), flu strikes...

  • How Do I Treat Type B Influenza Symptoms?

    Influenza cannot be cured, but you can treat your symptoms. Type B influenza cases make up half of the influenza cases diagnosed in most years. Usually, the flu will go away on its own, but some...

  • Care of Children With the Flu

    The flu tends to affect children differently than adults. Children tend to get high fevers very quickly. But they are also able to weather those fevers better than an adult. Children are also more...

  • Herbal Cough Drop Recipe

    Homemade cough drops are a great way to tailor your family's cough and cold treatment and add a personal touch to speeding recovery. Herbal cough drops are also a healthful and tasty treat for...

  • What Is in Mucinex DM?

    Mucinex DM relieves coughing caused by the common cold, bronchitis and allergies. It contains the expectorant guaifenesin, which loosens mucus in the lungs and airways, allowing coughs to be...

  • Influenza Case Definition by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed guidelines for defining a case of influenza, also referred to as influenza-like illness (ILI). Updated case definitions are...

  • How to Stop a Cough Using Vapor Rub On Your Feet

    With the cold and flu season upon us, there is a good chance most of us will get at least one round of a cold or flu that includes coughing. With many cough medicines proving to be ineffective...

  • How to Treat a Cold or The Flu Naturally

    Aside from getting plenty of rest and drinking lots of fluids, there are some natural methods you can use to remedy a cold or flu. Natural, immune-boosting, anti-viral supplements play a key part...

  • Sinus Problems With Air Purifiers

    The sinus cavity is a very sensitive cavity located in the middle of the head. The walls of the cavity are soft, supple and damp with mucus secretions. The purpose of the sinus cavity is to filter...

  • Is Nyquil Safe for My Toddler?

    Nyquil, made by Vicks, is a cold/flu medication readily available in drugstores nationwide. Nyquil comes in varieties addressing individual symptoms The original combination formula addresses the...

  • Will a Steam Room Help Cold and Flu Symptoms?

    One of the most common uses of a steam room is to relax after a hard workout. Sitting in the warm steam causes the body to heat up and sweat out all the body's toxins and helps to relax the...

  • Natural Dry Cough Remedy

    Cold weather often brings illness, and with the flu can come a nasty cough. Even after recovering, a dry cough can still linger and is irritating to cope with on a daily basis. Cough drops and...

  • Mucinex Fact Sheet

    Mucinex has some great commercials about fighting mucus with a little green mucus monster. But what is Mucinex, and is it right for you and your symptoms?

  • How to Stop a Dry, Nagging Cough

    We all have experienced that dry nagging cough that just seems to never go away. Here are some quick tips that may help get rid if that cough for good!

  • What Are the Side Effects of Humibid?

    Humibid is a brand name for the medication guaifenesin, which is available over the counter without a doctor's prescription. Despite its effectiveness at relieving coughing due to colds, flu or...

  • How to Treat a Dry Hacking Cough With Thyme

    Beating a tough cough and cold is the last thing you want to even think about doing, but if you are going to battle the cough you might as well do it the all natural way. Thyme is a great herb to...

  • Vitamins to Help The Flu

    The immune system helps defend the body against germs and diseases, including the flu, and your body's resistance to such invasions is called immunity. While there is no cure for the common flu...

  • Flu Prevention for Teachers

    Because teachers come in contact with so many children on a daily basis, they are at a high risk for catching colds and the flu. The flu can be an especially debilitating illness that can keep a...

  • Swine Flu Outbreak Information

    The H1N1 virus, more commonly known as the swine flu, was first reported in April 2009 in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that between 14 million...

  • How to Get Rid of a Cold in 12 Hours

    Few things will ruin an otherwise great weekend more effectively than getting a pesky cold. No methods are guaranteed to get rid of cold symptoms in as little as 12 hours' time, because conditions...

  • How to Clear a Runny Nose & Nasal Drip

    A runny nose is very common and is usually a sign of an oncoming cold or allergies. Nasal drip occurs when there is excessive mucus in the back of the nose and throat. There are a variety of ways...

  • Homeopathic Cures for Dry Cough

    If you're suffering from an uncomfortable dry cough, several homeopathic remedies exist to help treat symptoms. A dry cough may be the result of several conditions, so it's important to discuss...

  • Swine Flu Vs. Allergies Vs. Cold Symptoms

    Each year millions of Americans are infected by the common cold, allergies and influenza. As of 2009, over 4,000 people are infected with the swine flu, and numbers are expected to grow. With all...

  • How to Cure the Flu Fast

    Influenza, the flu, is an infectuous disease that can cause pneumonia, which can be fatal, especially among children and the elderly. The flu's most common symptoms are fever, coughing, sore...

  • How to Treat the Swine Flu Symptoms

    The swine flu is a serious epidemic. The symptoms are similar to symptoms of the more common influenza virus (the flu), including fever, sore throat, coughing, severe discomfort, pain, chills and...

  • How to Cure a Stuffy Nose

    One of the most irritating times to eat anything is when you have a stuffy nose. Walking around with a nasal full of pollutants clogging our passageways can be very frustrating if we do not know...

  • Good Cold & Flu Remedies

    While there is no medical cure for the common cold or the flu, natural remedies can provide you with symptom relief and help you get better faster. Due to potentially unpleasant side effects of...

  • Cold & Flu Diagnosis

    It may be difficult to tell the difference between the cold and the flu. While closely related and sharing many of the same symptoms, the cold and the flu are two different conditions.

  • How to Avoid The Flu During Flu Season

    The flu season usually occurs during early winter and early spring. The flu is very contagious. You can easily catch it when someone with it sneezes or coughs near you. You can also catch the flu...

  • Over-the-Counter Flu Prevention

    Flu is an infection of the respiratory tract that can be caused by a number of viruses, namely influenza. The virus enters the body from air through the mouth or nose. An estimated 5 percent to 20...

  • How to Clear Sinus Congestion & Nasal Drip

    Sinus congestion and nasal drip are common, irritating symptoms of colds, flu and allergies. Battling sinus problems can also lead to a scratchy or sore throat due to drainage. Unfortunately,...

  • Help for Nausea With the Flu

    Nausea is a common symptom of the flu. It is an uneasy feeling in the stomach that sometimes leads to vomiting. If you feel nauseous, sometimes vomiting can be prevented by drinking small amounts...

  • Common Sense Remedies for Cold or Flu

    In the United States, an estimated 25 to 50 million cases of the flu are reported each year, according to FluFacts.com, leading to 150,000 hospitalizations and 30,000 to 40,000 deaths yearly....

  • Tips on a Quick Recovery From the Flu

    The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. If you are suffering from the flu, you have plenty of company--according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

  • How to Drain Lungs From a Cold

    Colds often produce excess phlegm and mucus, which can settle in your lungs. This can make breathing difficult and labored, and create overall discomfort. Several methods can be used at home to...

  • How to Decide If You Should Seek Treatment for a Cough

    As the weather turns cold, many of us will get a respiratory infection. Often times the main symptom will be a cough. Some coughs are not serious and will go away on their own. Others coughs...

  • How to Make a Cold Busting Protein Shake

    When you come down with a nasty cold or flu virus, you might not have much of an appetite. Consuming enough calories and nutrients is important though and will help you keep your strength up. This...

  • Steps to Help Prevent the Flu

    The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory sickness, which results from influenza viruses (e.g. influenza A and B). According to the Connecticut Department of Health, the Department of Public...

  • Natural Remedies for Sinus Bad Breath

    Bad breath can be the result of many factors but for those who suffer from sinus issues, postnasal drip can lead to constant bad breath. When the sinus cavity drains into the back of the throat,...

  • How to Cure Mucus Congestion

    Congestion and mucus due to an upper respiratory infection can cause a chronic cough and stuffiness. However, you can relieve symptoms with home remedies and over-the-counter medications. These...

  • How to Quickly Heal Cold Sores

    Cold sores are painful and embarrassing. Although there is no way to cure yourself of them once you have them, you can use the well-tested techniques below to minimize the size of your cold sore...

  • How to Get Rid of Chronic Sinus Congestion

    Having congested sinuses can be a painful experience. It can cause headaches and the congestion can complicate colds, flu and allergies. Relieving the congestion does not eliminate the cause....

  • How to Take Eucalyptus Oil for Cold & Flu

    Eucalyptus oil has long been used as a treatment for cold and flu-related congestion. It can be used as a decongestant or an expectorant, helping to loosen phlegm and mucus from the chest. Though...

  • Pressure Point Sinus Headache Relief

    More than 35 million people suffer from sinus disease in the United States, according to the website ent-consult.com. The sinus cavity is a large empty space in the middle of the head that filters...

  • How to Get Rid of a Blocked Nose

    A blocked nose means your nasal passages feel full and stuffy. You may have a runny nose as well. The condition can interfere with your ears, hearing and speech development, and when your case of...

  • How to Treat an Irritated Nose

    A dry, itchy, irritated nose can be a blemish to look at and an inconvenience to have to deal with. Colds, allergies and simply dry air can cause your nose to turn bright red and twitch about. Try...

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