Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)is an infection that can cause both upper respiratory infections (like colds) and lower respiratory infections (like pneumonia and bronchiolitis). It can be very severe in infants, small children, and elderly adults. SARS-COV-2is a respiratory coronavirus that cause...
Additionally, preventive treatments and vaccination can help lower your chances of having a severe infection if you are at risk. This article will discuss treating RSV at home, when to contact a healthcare provider or emergency healthcare, how long it lasts, and how to prevent transmitting RSV....
How Long Does the Flu Last? Best Bets for Keeping It Short-Lived As noted above, in most cases the flu lasts three to five days. While you’re in the throes of the virus, it’s important to listen to your body. If you feel exhausted and weak, rest in bed and stay well hydrated....
It’s hard to say how long protection lasts after getting sick from the Omicron variant. The way things are looking, it would seem that getting sick with a newer subvariant doesn’t provide much protection at all against Omicron subvariants. This strain of COVID-19 is also still fairly ne...
In the U.S., RSV season typically lasts from October to March. Last fall, RSV hit many parts of the U.S. much earlier than expected. "We saw a significant national increase in RSV cases and hospitalizations compared to prior years," Dr. Karen Acker, pediatric infectious disease specialist...
Elderberry is well named, considering its many health benefits: Consume it copiously to improve your chances of living long enough to become an elder! Regarding colds and flu, there’sevidencethatelderberry may be one of the few foods that can actually reduce both the severity and...
My 1 year old just got over a bad cold. I know a lot about natural remedies for adults, but found myself very unsure of how to help her. ( except by giving her lots of fluids, and rest and snuggles) could you write a post about natural remedies for the common cold for toddlers?