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Tag: cold and flu
What to Eat to Boost Your Immune System
Eating the right foods helps your immune system fight off illness. Learn which foods to eat and avoid so you can stay healthy — or bounce back when you get sick.
Why Does Everyone Seem to Have a Cold Right Now?
When the pandemic descended, we all tried our best to fend off COVID-19 by adopting precautions like masking, increased hand-washing and we mostly kept the common cold at bay, too. Now, though, colds and other sniffles are on the rise again.
Cough Etiquette: Why It’s So Important
If you’re sick, there are polite, considerate and safe ways to manage your symptoms, while also protecting those around you. Follow these tips for good cough etiquette.
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What Cold and Flu Products Are Best For My Child?
Your kid’s got the sniffles. Sneezes are sure to follow. Which over-the-counter (OTC) medicines help kids, and which may hurt them?
How To Manage Winter Asthma
Cold weather is a common asthma trigger. But winter doesn’t have to make you worry. These seven strategies can help you prevent asthma attacks this winter.
Here’s What to Keep in Your Medicine Cabinet In Case You Get Sick
Wondering what you should keep in your medicine cabinet to prepare for cold and flu season? A family medicine doctor gives us the rundown of essential medication and equipment to have on hand.
4 Important Facts You Need to Know About Antibiotics
Cold weather brings a rise in upper respiratory infections — sneezing, coughing and stuffy heads. While you might think antibiotics will help you feel better, they aren’t always the right course of treatment.
What is the Coronavirus 15-Minute Rule?
Wondering what the coronavirus 15-minute rule is? Learn what the CDC says and how you can protect yourself from COVID-19 during the cold-weather months from a pulmonary and critical care physician.
How to Stay Safe at the Gym During Cold and Flu Season
If you’re a regular gym-goer, here’s how to protect yourself from gym germs this cold and flu season.
