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Winter is here, and with it come higher rates of respiratory illnesses. If you’ve been struck down recently with a sore throat, runny nose and a cough, or perhaps even a fever, you’re not alone.

The common cold sore virus, which is often caught in childhood, usually stays in the body for life – quietly dormant in the nerves. Now and then, things like stress, illness or injury can trigger it, bringing on a cold sore in some people. But this same virus – called…

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus responsible for causing common cold belongs to family pneumoviridae. It typically causes mild illness for majority, but in rare cases it can seriously affect vulnerable individuals. Young children, especially those under the age of two and the elderly, are the most susceptible to the…

While traveling with a common cold may seem harmless, a pilot advises against it, as it may put you at risk of ear barotrauma, which has the potential to cause hearing loss.

COVID symptoms are similar to those of flu, RSV, and the common cold, and may vary by vaccination status.

Most of us usually just write off common symptoms like sniffles, coughs, and general malaise that come with changing seasons as another case of the common cold or flu. But if symptoms persist or worsen, the possibility of a much worse diagnosis including cancer cannot be ruled out. Spotting these…

Common colds and the flu differ in many ways, including their causes, some of their symptoms and their treatments.

Scientists say new approach offers ‘a way forward’ for patients with glioblastoma

Cases of highly contagious whooping cough or pertussis have witnessed a fourfold rise this season across the USA, compared to last year, which has raised concerns among parents and health authorities. Whooping cough, which commonly affects children, starts with a mild illness with symptoms resembling common cold like runny or…

Nebulizers are simple devices designed to deliver medications to the lungs directly, making them crucial for treating everything from common colds to more serious conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this guide, we explore the various types of nebulizers, their unique benefits, and practical tips for…

A recent study offers a quick fix that not only shortens the duration of common cold but also significantly reduces the risk of transmission.