Nasal mucus alone isn’t typically used to diagnose disease, but it can be a helpful tool to determine what’s happening in your nasal passages. Here’s a quick look at just a few of the things the various possible shades of snot might mean for your health.
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Nasal Sprays Work Best When You Use Them Correctly — Here’s How
While nasal congestion can be easily treated with an over-the-counter nasal spray, using the spray is not as simple as it might seem.
Is Elderberry Really an Effective Cold and Flu Cure?
Have you been under the impression that elderberry is a surefire way to knock out colds and the flu? Learn what the latest research has to say about elderberry extract products.
Is It COVID-19, a Cold or Seasonal Allergies?
Having a fever is one of the key symptoms to tell the difference between a cold or allergies and something more serious.
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10 Ways to Keep Your Voice Healthy and Strong
You shouldn’t take your voice for granted. Here are 10 tips for protecting and preserving it.
What to Eat When You’re Sick
Should you really feed a cold and starve a fever? Our wellness expert explains what to eat when you’re feeling under the weather.
You Think It’s the Flu — Now What Should You Do?
Not sure whether you’ve got a really bad cold or the flu? Discover when to call the doctor, when to head to the ER, and when to seek care online.
How Much Do You Know About Treating a Cold?
For many hallowed home remedies, there’s no scientific research to prove they do anything more than distract your mind from how you’re feeling.
Why Hats Should Be Mandatory for Your Kids in Cold Temperatures
Your child should never leave the house without a hat in bitterly cold weather. Children, especially younger children, can lose a third of their body heat through their heads when they’re outside, so make sure they are properly dressed.
7 Common Winter Conditions: Are You Contagious?
From the common cold to bronchitis, find out how long it should last and when to see the doctor.