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Relief From Sphenoid Congestion
According to the Sinus Infection Help website, sphenoid sinuses are located at the center of the skull behind the eyes and nose. They are separated by a thin plate of bone known as the septum. Pollutants, pets, or viral or bacterial infections are common causes of sphenoid sinusitis. Sphenoid sinusi
Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems-Health Tools
Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Sore Throat: Should I Take Antibiotics? ...
Flu Shot Less Potent for the Elderly
For people over age 65, flu vaccines may not work as well as predicted, a study shows.
Starve a Cold, Feed a Fever?
Do you starve a cold and feed a fever? Or is it the other way around? Learn the facts about eating well when you have a cold to speed your recovery.
Congestion in a Baby
Congestion in babies is common, as their immune systems are still immature and unable to fight off the variety of viruses that can cause respiratory infections. Babies are also susceptible to allergens that can increase the severity of congestion and trigger breathing problems.
Prescription Eardrops Seem Best for Kids With Recurrent Ear Infection: Study
Finds drops may be preferred remedy when special 'ear tubes' are needed
Labyrinthitis: Inflammation of the Inner Ear
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What Are the Causes of Secondary Cough Headaches?
A secondary cough headache is a type of headache that is triggered by coughing or other straining activities. This type of headache is caused by problems with the structure of the back of the head and brain.
Ear Infections-Treatment Overview
Treatment for middle ear infections (otitis media) involves home treatment for symptom relief and, in some cases, antibiotics.
Tips and Tricks to Help Your Sick Child Sleep
When your child is sick with a cold and has trouble sleeping, what can you do to give her some relief? See our tips for helping your child sleep when she is sick.
Thin Line Stops Bird Flu Spread
A new study shows that bird flu can infect cells that line the human lung but can't infect most of the cells lining the nose, throat, and sinuses.
CJD Diagnosis Information
According to the National Institutes of Health, CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) is rare, occurring in one out of one million people around the globe. The fatal brain disease typically develops between ages 50 to 75, with death most commonly occurring within one year of diagnosis.
Pediatrics Group Issues New Ear Infection Guidelines
Less antibiotic use, added focus on pain control among key points
What Is Pulmonary Congestion?
Pulmonary congestion, or pulmonary edema, is a respiratory condition that occurs when an irregular amount of fluid fills the air sacs of the lungs, causing shortness of breath.
Can You Get a Flu Shot if You Have a Cold?
Wondering if you can get a flu shot with a cold? Find out when it is safe to get your flu vaccine and when it's not.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Flu
Should you be concerned about a particularly bad strain of bird flu - H5N1? WebMD went to public health experts to get answers to your questions about how it is spread, its symptoms, and how to prevent it.
It's Flu Season, CDC Says
CDC: The 2012 flu season finally is underway. It's the latest start in 29 years. It's been a mild flu year so far, but look out: Over the last 35 years U.S. flu has surged four times in March and twice in April.
This Is Why You Need to Take All of Your Antibiotics
Why should you take all of your antibiotics if you feel better after a day or two? It's more important than you know.