Cold and Flu Medical Reference

Is a fluoroquinolone the right antibiotic for you? Consider the risks and benefits for your condition before you choose.

Anthrax is a very rare disease, but it can be serious. Learn about the different kinds of anthrax infections and how to get diagnosed if you think you’ve been exposed to the bacteria.

If you have a cold or the flu, should you stay home from work or school? WebMD gives you the facts about how long colds and flu last, how long you're contagious, and whether you need to stay home.

WebMD explains how exposure to anthrax is treated.

Lost your voice? Here are some reasons why -- and treatments to help you get better.

A sore throat usually clears up on its own, but you may have trouble talking or swallowing while you have it. Find out what may be causing it and how to relieve the soreness.

WebMD explains what antibiotic resistance is and tells you how you can protect yourself.

WebMD explains how and when your sinus infection might be contagious.

Flu vaccines really do prevent the flu in infants, children, and adults. WebMD explains the reasons to get a flu shot each year, what kind to get, and who shouldn’t get one.

A list of contributors to the topic on Frequent Nosebleeds.

A list of contributors to the topic on Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers.

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Vaporizers and humidifiers help moisten the mouth and throat when breathing the dry,heated indoor air of the winter months. The mist from a humidifier may be preferred because of the risk of burns from steam vaporizers. A shallow pan of water in the room can substitute for a vaporizer or humidifier and avoids the hazard of mold. Be sure to keep the pan out of the reach of babies and toddlers. ...

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A list of questions that will help your health care professional diagnose and treat Coughs.

A list of topics related to Frequent Nosebleeds.

Information on home treatment of coughing.

Nosebleeds that recur often are commonly caused by bleeding from the front of the nose (anterior epistaxis). Common causes of this type of nosebleed are: Blowing or picking the nose. Structural problems in the nose,either present from birth (congenital) or caused by an injury. Low humidity. Minor health problems,such as colds or allergies. Minor injuries to the nose. Medicines. Examples ...

There is no sure way to prevent a cough. To help reduce your risk, wash your hands frequently during the cold and flu season.

An endoscopic sinus exam allows the doctor to see all the structures inside the nose and the sinuses.Before inserting the endoscope, the passages inside the nose are opened up with a decongestant medication and numbed with an anesthetic. The endoscope is guided up through a nostril and into the sinus opening, but it is not able to be inserted into the sinus itself.The test is usually done by an ..

In endoscopic sinus surgery, an endoscope is inserted into the nose, providing the doctor with an inside view of the sinuses.

Coughing is the body's way of removing foreign material or mucus from the lungs and upper airway passages -- or reacting to an irritated airway.

Have a cold or flu? WebMD’s simple, cheap, and easy tricks will help you feel less stuffy, fast.

Babies and toddlers can't take cough or cold medicine. WebMD shows how you can ease their symptoms without drugs. Simple home remedies give babies fast relief from cough and cold symptoms. WebMD shows you 7 ways to bring relief without drugs.

Got germs? WebMD explains how your immune system protects and defends your good health.