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May 15, 2023/Infectious Disease

What Are the Long-Term Effects of RSV?

People with certain pre-existing medical conditions have increased risk factors

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Never Use Rubbing Alcohol To Bring Down a Fever

It can cause alcohol poisoning and other serious health issues, especially in kids

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Neti Pots Explained: How the Device Helps Clear Your Nasal Passages

Using a saline solution, they help relieve sinus pressure and remove excessive mucus

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9 Ways To Stop Coughing at Night

Taking a warm shower before bed and drinking warm liquids throughout the day can help

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Fact or Fiction: Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever

The advice dates to 1574, but it doesn’t quite meet modern medical guidelines

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Do You Have Just a Sore Throat or Is It Strep?

A quick and easy test in the doctor’s office can tell you for certain

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11 Foods That Boost Your Immune System

Options like fatty fish, citrus fruits and almonds can help keep you well and heal you faster

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Can Vitamin C or Zinc Cure a Cold?

Ultimately, the best medicine for a cold is time, fluids and rest

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Can Vitamin C Help You Fight a Cold?

Not only can it strengthen your immune system, but vitamin C can do a whole lot more, too

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You Think It’s the Flu — Now What Should You Do?

Resting, staying hydrated and taking over-the-counter medicine can help you recover quickly

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