How to Relieve a Head Cold
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
A head cold is a common household problem also known as a common cold. It is a viral infection of...
Read more8 Home Remedies for a Summer Cold and Tips to Prevent It
By Yashica Ruffin, MD, MPH
A cold during the summer! Sounds a bit paradoxical, doesn’t it? Or so we’d like to believe. The general perception...
Read moreWet Cough: Causes, Symptoms, and 8 Home Remedies
By Marybeth Morrell, RN, MSN, CCRN-K
Cough is a common reflex, and it is the body’s mechanism to clear the airways of irritants. Cough may be...
Read moreWhooping Cough: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, which infects the lining...
Read moreFever: Stages, Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Treatment
By Mark Travis, MD
Fever by itself does not qualify as a medical condition, but it is symptomatic of other diseases. A rise in...
Read moreReasons Why We Sneeze and How to Manage It
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
An uncontrollable burst of air that comes out forcefully and suddenly via the nose and mouth is termed as a...
Read moreChest Congestion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Chest congestion is a common symptom of influenza, bronchitis, and several other respiratory tract infections that trigger an overproduction of...
Read moreFlu: Types, Vaccines, and Side Effects of Vaccines
By Urvish Patel, MD, MPH
Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection and the best way to secure yourself from it is through annual vaccination...
Read moreThe Flu Cycle: Symptoms, Treatment, and Complications
By Urvish Patel, MD, MPH
“Flu” is short for “influenza,” a contagious viral infection that can present with both mild and severe symptoms. The influenza...
Read more11 Home Remedies to Ease a Cough
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Coughing is a reflex action of the body that helps in clearing the airway of any irritants. Generally, the cough...
Read moreWhy Do We Cough: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Cough is a natural defense reflex of a healthy body and serves to protect the respiratory passages from external threats. ...
Read more9 Home Remedies to Loosen Phlegm
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Phlegm is not a health problem but a symptom of some underlying respiratory infection, inflammation, allergy, or chronic respiratory illness....
Read morePhlegm: Different Colors, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Mucus is a sticky gel-like substance that is produced throughout the body by mucous membranes called the mucosa. These membranes...
Read moreCauses of a Lingering Cough and How to Stop It
By Jenny Torres, MD
A lingering cough or chronic cough is a symptom that affects a significant number of people yearly. It is the...
Read more7 Natural Expectorants to Relieve a Cough
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Coughing is a reflexive response of the body to an irritation in the throat or airways. Irritants such as mucus...
Read moreHome Remedies to Reduce Chest Congestion
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Chest congestion, a feeling of tightness and heaviness in the chest, is often indicative of a respiratory infection. This difficulty...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care Tips for Fever Relief
By Mark Travis, MD
When the body temperature rises above the normal 98.6°F, it is considered to be a fever. It is important to...
Read moreAt-Home Treatment for Flu (Influenza) Infection
By Urvish Patel, MD, MPH
Influenza, or flu, is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus that spreads easily from person to...
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