Influenza, or the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It is generally a mild illness that can be treated at home with over-the-counter medications and rest. However, for people with compromised immune systems, the flu can be much
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“Natural” cold and flu medications can also be toxic to cats. For example, many ‘natural’ remedies contain zinc and/or elderberry, which can be toxic to cats.Cough drops are a choke hazard to cats and may contain toxic ingredients.It's important to have all coughing cats evaluated by...
As the baby’s heart grows, blood passes through it. The single abnormal ventricle doesn’t have the opportunity to practice pumping blood like the other four chambers, so it is not able to fully develop. There are several different classifications of single ventricle defects, but they all ori...
Itchy ears can sometimes be a sign of anear infection. Bacteria and viruses cause them, usually when you have acold,the flu, orallergies. Bobby pins, paper clips, matchsticks, and your fingernails can also damage the skin inside your ears, making it easy for germs to enter and cause an ...
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In a child age 3 or under, this can be a challenge. For starters, it’s not always obvious what’s causing that stuffy nose. Infants and toddlers often catch colds because they are just starting to build up their immunity to common viruses. But there are many other potential causes of ...