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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
Firstly there's no lifelong cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are only effective against infections of throat and are of no use against cold viruses. Over-the-counter (otc) cold preparations won't cure a common cold or make it go away any sooner, and most have side effects. A saltwater gargle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2tsp turmeric dissolved in a glass of warm water can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. To help relieve nasal congestion, try saline (pure salt water) nasal drops. If y...more
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Hello lybrate-user
symptoms of flu and common cold are almost same but flu has more severe symptoms than cold.
Common cold
respiratory tract infection caused by viruses most commonly rhinovirus.
Symptoms are runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, mild to moderate fever, cough, headache, mild body ache and fatigue.
It is contagious first 2 to3days so stay home and rest.
For symptomatic treatment you can take antihistamine like diphenhydramine, ebastine, pheniramin...more
symptoms of flu and common cold are almost same but flu has more severe symptoms than cold.
Common cold
respiratory tract infection caused by viruses most commonly rhinovirus.
Symptoms are runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, mild to moderate fever, cough, headache, mild body ache and fatigue.
It is contagious first 2 to3days so stay home and rest.
For symptomatic treatment you can take antihistamine like diphenhydramine, ebastine, pheniramin...more
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1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more
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When you are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or afib, the most common type of irregular heartbeat, putting your heart back in its proper rhythm is only half the goal. Stroke prevention is the other.
Both objectives require rethinking certain foods and medications that once seemed innocuous and now could be a danger to your health. From common over-the-counter drugs to some of the healthiest vegetables on the planet, here's a list of atrial fibrillation dangers to sidestep.
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Both objectives require rethinking certain foods and medications that once seemed innocuous and now could be a danger to your health. From common over-the-counter drugs to some of the healthiest vegetables on the planet, here's a list of atrial fibrillation dangers to sidestep.
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Aesthetic Medicine Specialist•Delhi
A very uncommon and rare condition, which can occur in case a person is diabetic or has undergone a surgery, a medical disorder known as retrograde ejaculation. It is a condition in which semen enters the bladder rather than going out of the penis after orgasm. This causes a problem as very little or no semen is ejaculated.
That is why this is sometimes also called as 'Dry orgasm'. The only treatment for retrograde ejaculation is to make the male fertile again because retrograde ejacula...more
That is why this is sometimes also called as 'Dry orgasm'. The only treatment for retrograde ejaculation is to make the male fertile again because retrograde ejacula...more
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What is nasal congestion?
Nasal congestion is a condition in which the nasal passages become blocked or stuffed up, making it difficult to breathe through the nose. It can be caused by allergies, colds, sinus infections, or other medical conditions.
What are the signs and symptoms of nasal congestion?
The signs and symptoms of nasal congestion include:
Discomfort or pain in the nose and cheeks. ;
Thick mucus accumulation...more
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Sinusitis: Management and Prevention
Sinusitis is infl ammation of the mucous membranes lining one or more of the paranasal sinuses. The various presentations are as folllows:
acute sinusitis: infection lasting less than 30 days, with complete resolution of symptoms
subacute infection: lasts from 30 to 90 days, with complete resolution of symptoms
recurrent acute infection: episodes of acute infection lasting less than 30 days, with resolution of symptoms, which
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Sinusitis is infl ammation of the mucous membranes lining one or more of the paranasal sinuses. The various presentations are as folllows:
acute sinusitis: infection lasting less than 30 days, with complete resolution of symptoms
subacute infection: lasts from 30 to 90 days, with complete resolution of symptoms
recurrent acute infection: episodes of acute infection lasting less than 30 days, with resolution of symptoms, which
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