- Sore throat and other symptoms
- Viruses are the most common cause of sore throat. A sore throat caused by a cold virus usually resolves in one to two weeks without treatment. On the other hand, a sore throat caused by the streptococcus bacterium ( strep throat ) should be treated...
- Author:medicineDate:2008-05-06 16:24:07 Full Story...
- Cough
- A cough is a common symptom of viral respiratory infections and allergies. A cough can also be caused by other conditions, some of them serious. For example, a cough can be a symptom of asthma , acid reflux into the esophagus ( gastroesophageal refl...
- Author:medicineDate:2008-05-06 16:23:09 Full Story...
- Nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose
- Nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose are common symptoms of a cold caused by a virus. The viruses that cause colds induce inflammation that increases the leakage of fluid from the blood vessels into the lining of the nose and even into the nos...
- Author:medicineDate:2008-05-06 16:22:12 Full Story...
- Headaches, body aches, fever, and flu-like symptoms
- Medications that reduce pain (analgesics) and fever (antipyretics) are used to relieve headaches, body aches, and fever. The three classes of analgesics/antipyretics that are available OTC are aspirin , acetaminophen , and nonsteroidal anti-inflamma...
- Author:medicineDate:2008-05-06 16:21:28 Full Story...
- Introduction to cold, flu, and allergy treatments
- Every year, millions of people use over-the-counter (OTC) products to relieve nasal stuffiness and congestion, sneezing, runny noses, sore throat , and cough. The common causes of these symptoms include the viruses that cause the common cold , influ...
- Author:tcmDate:2008-05-06 16:19:01 Full Story...
- How can chronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip be treated?
- An allergy is an exaggerated normal body inflammatory response to an outside substance. These substances that cause allergies are called allergens, and typically include pollen, mold, animal dander, house dust, and even some foods. The best treatment...
- Author:tcmDate:2008-05-06 16:17:23 Full Story...
- What conditions cause an impaired clearance of nasal secretions?
- Swallowing problems can make it difficult to clear normal secretions. This may result in the accumulation of material in the throat which can spill into the voice box, causing hoarseness , throat clearing, or cough. The following factors can contrib...
- Author:medicineDate:2008-05-06 16:16:11 Full Story...
- What conditions cause an abnormal production of nasal secretions?
- The following conditions are often associated with increased nasal drainage. Also, it would not be unusual to have more than one factor involved in a particular individual. The following may cause an increase in thin secretions: viruses allergies co...
- Author:medicineDate:2008-05-06 16:15:41 Full Story...