While colds are caused by viruses, sinus infections may be viral, bacterial or fungal. Both colds and sinus infections affect the nose, causing a plethora of symptoms--a sore or scratchy throat, head congestion, headaches and feeling run down and...
Viral conjunctivitis, also called “pink eye,” often comes from an eye infection caused by a cold. The eye infection affects the outer lining of the eye, making the white of the eye appear red. The condition may cause significant...
It is important to differentiate between a sinus infection (sinusitis) and a cold since treatment can differ between the two. While all colds run their course with no need for intervention, sinus infections vary by type, resolving on their own if...
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, HSV--1. The University of Maryland Medical Center acknowledges up to 90 percent of adult Americans are exposed to the virus. The virus causes reoccurring outbreaks; however, some people only have...
Garlic and ginger are two of the most common natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herbal supplements used for bodily infections that are also commonly used as spices to add flavor to various foods. If you have the symptoms of a sinus...
Cold sores are transmitted by the herpes simplex type 1 virus. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, nearly 90 percent of all adults in the United States carry the virus. Some people have to deal with regular outbreaks, while...
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is a bacterial infection that affects any part of your urinary tract, which consists of the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. Women are at a greater risk of developing a urinary tract infection than men...
Individuals affected by the common cold may experience sneezing, a stuffy nose, cough and a sore throat. Symptoms of a cold may appear two or three days after infection and can last for two to 14 days. The common cold rarely leads to serious...
The University of Virginia states that the common cold is the number one illness in the United States. The common cold is a viral infection that typically affects the upper-respiratory system with symptoms such as nasal congestion, body aches and...
A head cold is an infection that hides in the mucus membranes of the nose. Its symptoms typically include headaches, stuffiness, a runny nose and watery eyes. While colds are a common nuisance, they usually don't last very long, coming and going...
With more than 425 million colds and flus occurring in the United States each year -- according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- prevention and treatment are important. The question is often raised as to whether individuals...
Vitamin C is an antioxidant and a water-soluble vitamin essential for your health. Vitamin C is commonly added to cold medicines and supplements and is said to help fight against cold and infection. According to MedlinePlus, vitamin C is used for...
During a flight, your body experiences changes in air pressure that affects your ears. Children, especially babies, can be disturbed by the sensations, and voice their discomfort. Popping sensations in the ears are a normal part of flying. Kids...
Coughing with constant phlegm is typically caused by an infection present somewhere in the respiratory tract. According to MayoClinic.com, coughing with phlegm can be caused by the common cold. People who suffer from tuberculosis or bronchitis can...
Mucinex, a combination of drugs with the generic names of dextromethorphan and guaifenesin, is commonly used to treat cough and congestion due to a common cold, infection or allergies. dextromethorphan works by dampening the cough reflex to...
Honey and lemon cough drops. Hot tea with honey and lemon. A teaspoon of honey and lemon. The combined power of lemon and honey has been known for quite some time, and is quite the match for a cold or an infection. If you are battling an illness,...
The common cold is an infection caused by a virus that attacks your baby's respiratory system. Babies are especially susceptible to the common cold, in part because they're often around other older children who don't always wash their hands. If...
Bronchitis is an infection that results in excess mucus and inflammation of the airways to the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute, following a cold or infection, or chronic, caused by damage to the bronchial tubes. To diagnose bronchitis, a doctor...
Earaches can arise during or after exercise. A mild case can be little more than a dull, aching annoyance; a serious earache can be very painful and sometimes require medical treatment for relief and prevention of deafness. Earaches typically...
Although rare, esophageal cancer most frequently affects men, smokers and those who chronically use alcohol, according to MedlinePlus, a service of the National Institutes of Health. The esophagus is the tube that transfers food from the mouth to...
Singers, brass and woodwind musicians, yoga students and some athletes all do breathing exercises as part of their craft. On occasion, the voice and throat can get overworked from these activities. Your breathing exercises themselves may not be...
Asthma is chronic disorder in which your airways become inflamed and narrowed from inhaling certain substances. Asthma symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. The specific triggers for asthma vary from person...
A cold is a respiratory tract infection that affects your throat and nose, according to the Mayo Clinic website. Symptoms may include a stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, sneezing, congestion, body aches and pains, and tiredness. Children tend to...
Hoarseness refers to abnormal voice changes such as changes in loudness or tone. Hoarseness in children may simply be due to repetitive screaming and yelling, which irritates the vocal cords but usually goes away without medication. However, pay...
Although scientific minds are somewhat divided on this subject, it is still considered safe practice to cancel an elective surgery if cold symptoms are present in an adult or child. Anesthesia in itself promotes a host of potential side effects...
The mucus and congestion that typically accompanies colds and flus can make your child's life miserable. Whether it's disrupting sleep at night or making it impossible to go to school, helping your child get rid of the mucus can improve his...
Breathing consists of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. The respiratory system is a group of organs and tissues that assists in the function of breathing. Any damage or blockage to the respiratory system, including the airways, lungs...
Certain signs and symptoms of vitamin deficiencies are often passed off as a stomach upset, a cold, infection or just being tired or rundown. Depending on how long you have been deficient, often taking a supplement can correct the problem. Consult...
The dry heat of a sauna can range from 160 to 200 degrees F. While this may seem extreme for some, most users enjoy the heat because the humidity of nearly all saunas falls below 20 percent. This lower humidity means the body can cool itself...
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