The flu, cold symptoms and prevention
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Colds are as common as dirt. They tend to appear in winter but it's possible to get them all year round. Once we feel the common symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat and cough, we know we've got a cold. Although there's no cure for the common cold, there are plenty of science-backed cold remedies...

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Coughing is a symptom of many conditions including the cold, flu, allergies, etc. In most cases, it is very annoying and leads you to feel generally unwell, worsening your condition. It is very important to see your doctor if it is a severe cough or lasts for a long time, although there are some natural products...

Cough are a common symptom of many ailments, most being nothing much to worry about it. But if you cough up brown colored mucus, then it may indicate something more serious going on. Mucus is the viscous material which the mucous layer in your windpipe produces. It is responsible for lubricating your...

Using onions for fighting off diseases is not a new idea. People have been using onions for centuries to cure fevers, flues and coughs of different types. Onion poultice is also known to reduce inflammation and pain in the joints. Ayurvedic and homoeopathic doctors have been using the healing powers of onions,...

As people prepare for temperature falls during the colder months, people inevitably will start catching the flu. Colloidal silver has been argued to help speed up recovery and help alleviate the symptoms of the flu. Even though we must let the common cold run its course, that doesn’t stop people from taking...

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Dry coughs are a very common problem in children, and it creates great discomfort in the form of chest pain, sore throat and lack of rest. Treating it in a timely manner is important to ensure the welfare of children and to prevent the cough from escalating into a more complex condition.
This condition can...

A nervous cough is a type of cough that is unrelated to infections, but it is caused by nerves or emotions. It is characterized by a dry, irritating cough that usually occurs during those moments when a person feels stressed, nervous, anxious, etc. In some cases, a specific pharmaceutical treatment may be necessary....

Do you always feel cold? When the cold permeates our body, we are more likely to suffer from illnesses or colds, making us feel sick and far less energetic. It's important to avoid feeling cold to be in a state of optimal health. So, in this OneHowTo article we've got some tips that will show you how...

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A cough is a mechanism used by the body to clear our airways, but it also usually appears when we suffer from a cold, asthma, lung infection, allergies or sinusitis. Coughs also affect active and passive smokers. If the cough is not treated, it can become constant, affecting our throat and chest and preventing...

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The dry cough or hacking cough does not produce any phlegm or sputum, and often accompanies colds, various infections and respiratory diseases that cause irritation to the respiratory tract. It is also common among smokers and allergy sufferers. The dry cough can cause great discomfort and pain, especially...

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A cough is generally a symptom in other diseases of the respiratory system or due to an irritation of the respiratory system because of smoke, dust or congestion. Thus, a cough is the symptom itself or it can also be a symptom of other ailments. A dry cough is more typical of the larynx than of the bronchi...

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Onion and honey syrup is a perfect syrup to combat coughs when you have a cold or flue. It is also a natural remedy that we can make at home, we only need onion and honey. Next, we explain step by step how to prepare this natural syrup.

Ginger root is one of the most versatile products we can find, used both for cooking and for cosmetic and health treatments. And among its many properties, this food is ideal to help fight colds, relieve breathing problems and improve our health. If you want to avail yourself of this great natural remedy...

Honey is a practical and nutritious food; for centuries it has been essential for humans. It is a natural energy source, has several medicinal properties, as well as being an excellent ally for beauty, preventing acne and hydrating hair. Honey is a natural remedy with no secondary effects that can be employed...

When that sporadic cough becomes an intense nightmare that will not let you sleep, eat or be quiet for a minute, then clearly it is time to act. And we know that some of the most annoying consequences of the flu and colds are nasal congestion and coughs, which can even affect our rest. If you want to...

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Temperature changes, the cold, the wind, the arrival of winter or even the arrival of summer and the use of air conditioning can weaken our immune systems and make us prone to catching colds and more colds. As colds are caused by viral infection, there is no known cure to get rid of them. Although preventing...

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Often we can alleviate cough in kids using home remedies. Normally cough is not a warning for a serious health problem. It's very common in children, it appears in order to keep the respiratory tract clean and remove the mucus. Depending on the cause, the area affected, the duration of the cough in...
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