Acoughitself is notcontagious.Of note, a cough can be a sign of something irritating, impeding, or blocking anairway. But a cough also can be a method of spreading a viral or bacterial infectious disease if the disease is transmitted by airborne droplets. Consequently, people are understandably...
Kennel cough is highly contagiousDr. Sanford R. BlumSanford R. Blum (STANDARD)
wait, is my cold still contagious after my symptoms go away? in the spirit of being a conscientious (and noncontagious) human, i chatted with some infectious disease doctors to get to the bottom of it. here’s what i found out. first, here’s a refresher on the common cold. ah, ...
Most dogs recover from kennel cough in two to three weeks, but if your dog is still coughing you need to assume he might be contagious. To be truly safe from being the bane of your dog’s social circle, I would keep him out of his activities for a week after the last cough. While...
The swine flu in humans is most contagious during the first five days of the illness although some people, most commonly children, can remain contagious for up to ten days. Diagnosis can be made by sending a specimen, collected during the first five days, to the CDC for analysis. ...
The loose bowels of babyhood and early toddlerhood can be impressive both in their number and explosive power. Most are caused by thehighly contagious rotavirus, which is spread through the stool of an infected person. It's all too easy for rotavirus to be passed around in your own home, ...
Fever or cough that improves then returns or worsens Worsening of chronic medical conditions When can I resume normal activity after the flu? Most flu symptoms go away in four to seven days for otherwise healthy adults, but you still may be contagious. You may go back to light exercise when...
hours after a contagious person has left the room. Measles can also hide in an unknowing victim forone to two weeks and sometimes up to 21 daysbefore symptoms begin. Infected people canspread measlesfor up to four days before they develop its characteristic rash, and up to four days after...
The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough , sniffle, or sneeze 。 When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. In addition to the domino effect of joy and amusement , laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the...
You might feel your mental health is worse after having COVID-19. This is not unusual, and the feeling may lift on its own in a few days or weeks. But if it doesn't, this could be a sign ofdepression. Among the symptoms, you may: ...