Cold & Flu: Overview
Fever, Age 4 and Older
04/24/07, HealthwiseFever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. It helps the body fight infection. Fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, having a fever means you have a minor illness.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Topic Overview
01/18/06, HealthwiseWhooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory system—specifically, the area where the nasal passages meet the back of the throat (nasopharynx). The infection causes irritatio
Sinusitis - Topic Overview
08/22/06, HealthwiseSinusitis is infection or inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities. These are hollow spaces in your cheeks and around your eyes. Sinus infections often follow a cold and cause pain and pressure in your head and face.
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Influenza - Topic Overview
09/29/06, HealthwiseInfluenza (flu) is a viral infection. People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus, that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is different. Flu symptoms are usually
Sore Throat
03/06/06, HealthwiseSore throats can be painful and annoying. Fortunately, most sore throats are caused by a minor illness and go away without medical treatment.
Babies and the common cold
05/10/07, MayoClinic.comConstantly wiping your baby's nose? Learn to treat — and prevent — the common cold.
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