A lasting, serious cough is also the main sign of whooping cough, a(n) _9__ that's very common. So, if you've been coughing for over 2 or 3 weeks, your doctor may give you a(n) __10__ to see if you've got it.Choose the best answer for each blank.()1. A. breath B...
GENEVA (AP) 鈥 Up to 2 billion people could be infected by swine flu if the current outbreak turns into a pandemic lasting two years, the World Health Organization said Thursday. WHO flu chief Keiji Fukuda said the historical record of flu pandemics indicates one-third of the world's ...
Persistent fever:A fever lasting more than three days can be a sign of another bacterial infection that should be treated. Painful swallowing:Although a sore throat from a cold or flu can cause mild discomfort, severe pain could meanstrep throat, which requires treatment by a doctor. ...
Persistent fever:A fever lasting more than three days can be a sign of another bacterial infection that should be treated. Painful swallowing:Although a sore throat from a cold or flu can cause mild discomfort, severe pain could meanstrep throat, which requires treatment by a doctor. ...
Tiredness & weakness Lasting 2-3 weeks Very mild and brief Extreme exhaustion Early and prominent Never Chest discomfort Common Uncommon or mild Stuffy nose Sometimes Common Sneezing Sometimes Typical Sore throat Sometimes Common Think you have the flu or a cold? We can diagnose and help you trea...
The flu is a serious respiratory disease that can have a devastating impact on your health and lasting consequences, and it affects us differently as we age. Dr Chu explains, “getting sick with the flu may mean never recovering to your previous level of function or doing the things you lov...
The disease lasts about three to seven days with more serious infections lasting about nine to 10 days. Vaccination is the best way to prevent or reduce the chances of becoming infected with influenza viruses. Primary care specialists, pediatricians, and emergency-medicine doctors usually treat the...
If you have a fever lasting longer than three days or flu-like symptoms persisting a week or more, tell your doctor. Flu-like symptoms that continue for a week or more could signal a secondary infection like pneumonia or bronchitis. While bronchitis can be treated at home, most pneumoni...
Clinical Editor: Megan Dodson, PA-CIt’s that time of year again: flu season is back. As the fall and winter months roll in each year, millions of people come down with the uncomfortable respiratory illness. In fact, according to the CDC, about 8% of the
Persistent fever: A fever lasting more than three days can be a sign of another bacterial infection that should be treated. Painful swallowing: Although a sore throat from a cold or flu can cause mild discomfort, severe pain could mean strep throat, which requires treatment by a doctor. Persi...