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American Family Physician
January 15, 2004 |
Flu and Colds How can I tell if I have a cold or the flu?... What causes colds and the flu?... What about medicine?... Should I call my doctor?... etc.   |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004 |
Flu and Colds A general overview on the difference between colds and flu and how to treat the symptoms of both. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2006 |
Colds and the Flu: Tips for Feeling Better How can I tell if I have a cold or the flu?... Ways to treat your cold and flu symptoms... What causes colds and the flu?... What can I do to feel better?... Emergency cold and flu symptoms... etc. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007 |
The Common Cold: What You Should Know What people should know to distinguish a common cold from other more serious illnesses. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004 |
Flu Vaccinations A general overview on what flu vaccines are and how they can help. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004 |
Influenza Vaccine What is influenza?... Who is at higher risk?... What is the flu vaccine?... Is the vaccine safe?... etc. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2000 |
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help Antibiotics are strong medicines that can stop some infections and save lives. When they aren't used the right way, antibiotics can cause more harm than good. You can protect yourself and your family by knowing when you should use antibiotics and when you should avoid them... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2006 |
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help What are antibiotics?... Do antibiotics always work?... What is bacterial resistance?... What can I do to help myself?... etc. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004 |
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help An overview on how antibiotic therapy comes into play in the treatment of the flu and colds. |
AskMen.com
Kristen Armstrong |
The Common Cold Some common-cold causes, and some preventions and cures for the upcoming season. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2006 |
Sore Throat What causes a sore throat?... What is tonsillitis?... Symptoms of tonsillitis or strep throat... Do I need surgery for tonsillitis?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004 |
Sore Throat What causes a sore throat?... How do I know what is causing my sore throat?... What is strep throat?... What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by bacteria?... What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by a virus?... etc. |
AskMen.com
December 22, 2002
Mike Davison |
A Man's Guide To The Flu Shot The flu vaccine is 70 to 90% effective in preventing the flu in healthy adult males. It is still possible to contract the flu after immunization, but typically those who have been vaccinated develop a much milder case of the flu. |
AskMen.com
Dave Golokhov |
Preventing Cold & Flu We've compiled a list of the 30 best natural cold-and flu fighting foods and ingredients to give your body a boost. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004 |
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help What are antibiotics?... Do antibiotics work against all infections?... What is "antibiotic resistance"?... Why should I worry about antibiotic resistance?... How do I know when I need antibiotics?... How should I take the antibiotics that my doctor prescribes?... etc. |
Seasoned Cooking
April 2005
Michael Fick |
H&F Potpourri; the Shotgun Approach Do Prilosec and Prevacid disrupt digestion?... Do home Alzheimer's Disease tests really help?... Opiates and the terminally ill... Redheads need much more anesthesia before surgery... Cuts, scrapes and antibiotics... Cold or flu?, then what to do... Reducing hay fever symptoms... etc. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002 |
Acute Bronchitis What is acute bronchitis?... How do people get acute bronchitis?... How is acute bronchitis treated?... When should I see my doctor again?...How can I keep from getting sick again?... |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2004 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease An overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease that blocks the large and small airways of your lungs. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2004 |
Chronic Cough: Causes and Cures On overview on chronic coughs, their causes and cures. |
Health
March 2006
Eric Steinmehl |
If Echinacea Doesn't Help With pseudoephedrine off the shelves you can reach, how do the new cold medicines stack up? |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2004 |
Chronic Bronchitis An overview on chronic bronchitis. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2001 |
Strep Throat What is strep throat? What are the signs of strep throat? How is strep throat treated?... |
American Journal of Nursing
June 2008
Hart et al. |
Acute Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance It is important that nurses understand antimicrobial resistance and learn how to help patients, family members, and friends manage acute respiratory infections appropriately. |
Entrepreneur
December 2005
Chris McGinnis |
Catch Me If You Can There are few things worse than succumbing to a bad bug -- especially while on the road. Keep clear of the cold and flu this season by packing smart. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Chronic Pain Medicines Description of the different types of pain medicines for chronic pain. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2001 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (also called COPD)?... Who gets COPD?... How can I find out if I have COPD?... How is COPD treated?... I know I have COPD. Now what will happen?... |
Health
October 2007
Sarah Clachar |
5 Ways to Outsmart the Flu Whether or not you get the shot, try these tricks. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
Winter Sicknesses Grandma was right. You will come down with more bad bugs during the winter -- especially if you don't follow some simple rules to stay healthy. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2002 |
What Should I Know About Migraines? What are migraines?... How can my doctor tell that my headache is a migraine?... How is migraine headache treated?... What about the headache pain I'm having right now?... What are the "triptans"?... What else can I do?... etc. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2000 |
Runny Nose and Your Child's Cold A runny nose usually starts when your child's cold is starting to get better. When the cold virus first infects the nose and sinuses, the nose starts making lots of clear mucus. This mucus helps wash the virus out of the nose and sinuses... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2004 |
Heart Failure-What Do I Need to Know About It? A patient bulletin discussing what heart failure is, its most common causes, treatment options, ways to prevent the disease, etc. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2005 |
Why Am I Short of Breath? Shortness of breath can be caused by many things, from a simply cold to heart failure. While these tips should help ease the anxiety, they shouldn't replace a visit to your doctor. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Failure What is heart failure?... What causes heart failure?... What are the symptoms of heart failure?... What tests will I need?... What treatment will I need?... What medicines will I need to take?... etc. |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
4 Steps: Prevent A Cold Another coworker sneezes, then another. Suddenly, it dawns on you that you are surrounded by sickies. What do you do? Follow these 4 steps to prevent a cold, of course. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2004 |
Rebound Headaches An informative brochure on triggers for chronic headaches and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2003 |
How to Take Your Medicines for HIV What should I know about my HIV medicines?... Why is it so important to take my medicine correctly?... What if I forget to take my pills?... Do I have to eat or drink something when I take my pills?... What are some of the more serious side effects of my medicines? |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004 |
Acute Bronchitis What is acute bronchitis?... What causes acute bronchitis?... How do people get acute bronchitis?... How is acute bronchitis treated?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2006 |
Medicines to Prevent Migraine Headaches A patient hand-out on the painful condition, its causes, treatment options and prevention recommendations. |
BusinessWeek
May 23, 2005
Carol Marie Cropper |
Counter Intelligence Nonprescription drugs can often be just as strong as prescription drugs; in fact, many of them used to be just that. So, to use over-the-counter drugs safely, educate yourself about dosage, possible interactions, and even ingredients. |
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November 2005
Peter Jaret |
Supplements the Experts Recommend Cold-and-flu season is on the way. Here are the supplements and foods that can help you stay well. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2006
Wong et al. |
Guidelines for the Use of Antibiotics in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections To help physicians with the appropriate use of antibiotics in children and adults with upper respiratory tract infection, a multidisciplinary team evaluated existing guidelines and summarized key practice points. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2004 |
High Blood Pressure An informative pamphlet on what high blood pressure is, what the numbers mean and how and when the condition may be treated. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common when you are sick. They also can be side effects of certain medicines. Some people have nausea and vomiting after surgery. Many pregnant women have nausea and vomiting in the first three months of pregnancy |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2005 |
Respiratory Infections During Pregnancy An informational patient hand-out for expectant mothers and the risks involved with these infections. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Simasek & Blandino |
Treatment of the Common Cold The common cold is a viral illness that affects persons of all ages, prompting frequent use of over-the-counter and prescription medications and alternative remedies. This article helps you sift through all the medications. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Norman J. Montalto |
An Office-Based Approach to Influenza: Clinical Diagnosis and Laboratory Testing Vaccination is the primary measure for preventing morbidity and mortality from influenza. During the influenza season, family physicians must distinguish influenza from the common cold and other flu-like illnesses. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005 |
Migraine Headaches: How to Deal with the Pain A patient guide to the painful condition, its diagnosis and treatment options. |
AskMen.com
November 1, 2000
Justin Becker |
How To Prevent The Flu It's that wondrous time of the year again: flu season. If you don't want to have to call in sick for work or miss that hot date you've been looking forward to all week, read these quick and easy tips on how to prevent the flu... |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2006 |
Tips for Using Medicines Wisely A patient guide and suggestions for safe medicine use. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001 |
Take Control of Your Asthma What is asthma?... How can I control my asthma?... |
