Common Cold News

While research into the protective qualities of chicken soup has waned, studies have found supplements such as ginseng and echinacea, in certain formulations, can help ward off colds.

Many people who've died from swine flu also have been infected with pneumonia bacteria.

Matthew Latvis' plate is full as he oversees the daily schooling of 1,000 adolescents, but this time of year he's got something extra on his mind: Are there enough tissues? 'On any given day, we have about 100 kids out sick for various things, like cold, fevers, coughs, runny noses.

What is the difference between a cold and the flu? The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses.

TRURO Feeling like you've been hit by a truck? Chances are, you have contracted the H1N1 virus, considering that is one of the primary symptoms of the only flu strain that has so far been identified in the province this fall.

What is influenza ? Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is a lung infection caused by the influenza virus.

It is increasingly clear, especially with the updates from the CDC on November 3rd, that it is important to know the differences between the symptoms of H1N1 swine flu, the regular seasonal flu, and the common cold .

Widespread flu in brown colored states during the last week of October 2009. Photo courtesy of CDC Even though working out is good for your health, you should take a break from your existing fitness routine when you are feeling under the weather.

Submitted by voicesweb on Mon, 2009-11-02 16:33. Know the symptoms and be aware of the differences between the common cold and the H1N1 flu.

In this factsheet: A cold - also called infectious rhinitis - is a viral infection of the nose and throat.

In some ways it resembled one of those horror movies you see on television. People coming in and out of the office wearing surgical masks over their mouths.

With concern spreading over the H1N1 flu, it is important to differentiate between the flu and the common cold.

For several weeks, the state Department of Health has been providing H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines to county health departments across Tennessee.

Sinusitis is the most common health care complaint in the United States. Although sinusitis is not life-threatening, its impact on patients, health care systems and resources is substantial.

We're going to see sniffles, fevers and coughs more and more as we get closer to winter... typically known as cold and flu season.

Like many others, you may be thinking of stocking up on natural health products such as Echinacea or Ginseng to help with your common cold symptoms.

Once again influenza season is upon us with the added fear of H1N1 variant, aka "the swine flu." Many will overwhelm emergency rooms, clinics and doctors' offices for fear that they have the flu.

The term "influenza" refers to illness caused by influenza virus. This is commonly also called "flu", but many different illnesses cause "flu-like" systemic and respiratory symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains, cough, and sore throat.

An unprecedented spike in the flu across the country heralded in the fall season.

You know you're coming down with something, but you don't know how bad it is, or even what to do first.