sneezing, or talking. It spreads easily between people within about 6 feet of each other. An infected person can spread these droplets, even if they don’t feel sick. The virus may infect you after you touch an
Strep throat is highly contagious and spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, or close contact. It's more common between November and April, and in crowded environments like schools or military camps. If someone in your household has strep, there's about a 1 in 4 chance others will catch...
Consider allergy shots (immunotherapy), which can reduce your immune system's response. To get the most benefit, you'll need to take allergy shots for 3 to 5 years. This can be an expensive option, but it offers the best hope of long-term relief. The effects can last even after you ...
Jennifer Winston, Ph.D.,Kaylan WareandBen HarderMarch 31, 2025 Medicare's PACE Program Transitioning to senior living communities isn't the only option for older adults who need more care. Here's what to know about the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE. ...
What causes a cold?A cold is caused by a virus. Many viruses can cause a cold, and each is contagious. A virus may be spread to others through coughing, sneezing, or close contact. A virus can also stay on objects and surfaces. You can become infected if you touch the object or ...
Can you be allergic to apples? Yes, but since they contain so little protein content, even if you are allergic, it’s unlikely you will have noticeable side effects like skin rash, hives, or sneezing. Among those eaten, Gala apples have the least amount of protein, and Starking has the...
She has a clear fluid from nose and sneezing. Help please.. her parents have flu and I don’t exactly know if that liquid is due to colds or CSF (I may exaggerate) but to be cautious only.. =( Esther June 2020 Our 8mo. old Princess is just the cutest lil’ person you’ve ...
Although coffee has been shown to reduce headaches, too much caffeine can have the opposite effect. One study studied people with migraine for a little over a month. They asked some to stop consuming caffeine. The ones who abstained completely showed better treatment results after 34 days. ...
Kittens and young cats are most often affected. Many cases are first misdiagnosed as routine ear infections, leading to repeated antibiotic treatments that provide only temporary relief. Causes and Diagnosis The exact cause of these polyps isn’t fully understood, but they may be linked to chronic...
• Use sanitary hand washing techniques and avoid people with respiratory infections or those that have symptoms (cough, sneezing, nasal drip); avoid crowds and stay home as much as possible during any epidemic or pandemic caused by a respiratory pathogen – the CDC cautions patients with COPD...