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Brockton Family Physician Doctors for Cold, Flu, AllergyType of Physician: Family Physician What is a Family Physician? A certification by the Board of Family Practice; practitioners prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages, placing special emphasis on the care of families on a continuing basis. They have received a broad range of training that includes surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and geriatrics. Specialty: Family Practice Common Name: Family Doctor Family Physician Doctors in Brockton * Edward F Freccero MD & Francis H Freccero MD  Bethel Medical Group  Karen Allard MD  John King MD  Jeffrey A Kleiman MD  Winny Ou MD  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  James P Douglas Steele MD  Compass Medical Abington  Compass Medical Abington  Compass Medical Abington  Compass Medical Holbrook  Geoffrey W Gilson & Kathleen B Gilson MDs  Geoffrey W Gilson & Kathleen B Gilson MDs  Compass Medical  Braintree Family Physician Inc  Braintree Family Physician Inc  Carmel M Kelly MD  Harbor Medical & Associates  Harbor Medical & Associates  Harbor Medical & Associates  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Braintree  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates  Community Physician Associates  Southeastern Medical  Canton Family Medicine  Canton Family Medicine  Robert D'Agostino MD  John Mulkern MD  Lakeside Family Practice  Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare Norwell  Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare Norwell  South Shore Medical Center  South Shore Medical Center  South Shore Medical Center  Charles Rippberger MD  Manet Community Health Center Snug Harbor  Manet Community Health Center Snug Harbor  Welter Primary Care  Welter Primary Care  Hingham Weymouth Family Medical Associates  Hanover Family Health  Manet Community Health Center Inc  Manet Community Health Center Inc  Jordan Health & Wellness Physicians Group  Bertrand G Chapman MD  Manet Community Health Center  Taunton Walk-In Health Clinic  Barnett Medical Associates  Caritas Carney Hospital Internal Medicine  Caritas Carney Hospital Internal Medicine  Caritas Carney Hospital Internal Medicine  Caritas Carney Hospital Internal Medicine  Caritas Carney Hospital Internal Medicine  Lowney Medical Associates  Norton Medical Center  Norton Medical Center  Norton Medical Center  Chinh V Le MD  Codman Square Health Center  Codman Square Health Center  Codman Square Health Center  Codman Square Health Center  Codman Square Health Center  Codman Square Health Center  Lakeville Family Medicine  An Thai MD  Dorchester House Multi-Service Center  Dorchester House Multi-Service Center  Dorchester House Multi-Service Center  Dedham Family Medical PC  Foxboro Family Practice  Roman N Santos MD  Bowdoin Street Health Center  Ackil Medical Associates Inc  Greater Roslindale Medical & Dental Center  Upham's Corner Health Center  Greater Roslindale Medical & Dental Center  Caritas Medical Group At Foxboro  Upham's Corner Health Center  Upham's Corner Health Center  Upham's Corner Health Center  Upham's Corner Health Center  Greater Roslindale Medical & Dental Center  Caritas Medical Group At Foxboro  Manet Community Hull Medical Center  Manet Community Hull Medical Center  Cohasset Medical  Geiger Gibson Community Health Center  Laura Knobel MD  Michael J Lowney DO  Dhirendra S Bana MD Brockton, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Cold, Flu, Allergy TreatmentsRead the Cold, Flu, Allergy Treatments article » Introduction to cold, flu, and allergy treatmentsEvery year, millions of people use over-the-counter (OTC) products to relieve nasal stuffiness and congestion, sneezing, runny noses, sore throat, and cough. The common causes of these symptoms include the viruses that cause the common cold, influenza virus, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and sinus infections (sinusitis). Viral infections can also cause headache, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes fever. Hay fever symptoms can also include itchy eyes, nose, and throat, and watery eyes. To benefit from OTC products for cold, flu, and allergy, it is important to understand (1) the condition causing the symptoms, (2) the predominant symptom(s) one wishes to relieve, and (3) the active ingredient(s) in the product. Some OTC products contain a single active ingredient medication to relieve one symptom. Many others contain a combination of two, three, and even four active ingredient medications to treat several symptoms at once. Selecting the right product can be difficult at times. Here we have categorized products for cold/flu/allergy according to the predominant symptoms they relieve:
Since cold and flu sufferers usually experience several symptoms, products containing medication combinations provide convenience. Therefore, you may need to take only one product as compared with two to four products. You also may need to stock fewer items in the medicine cabinet. Nevertheless, it is preferable to take products that contain only those medications you need for relieving the symptoms that are present. This prevents the ingestion of unnecessary medications and reduces the chances of side effects. It is also easier to adjust the dose of a single ingredient medicine to max... Recommended Reading Related to Cold, Flu, Allergy TreatmentsHerpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital) » What are herpes simplex infections?Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can cause infections that affect the mouth, the face, the genitals, the skin, the buttocks, and the anal area. This article will concentrate on non-genital herpes. Many people acquire the virus and have no symptoms. For others, painful blisters appear near the area where the virus entered the body. Typically, the blisters heal completely but reappear at some point in the future when least expected (or desired). In between attacks, the virus resides deep in the roots of the nerves that supply the involved area. When herpes simplex lesions appear in their most common location, around the mouth and lips, people often refer to them as "cold sores" and "fever blisters."
What causes cold sores?There are two types of HSV, type I and type II. In general, type I, also known as herpes labialis, causes infections above the waist, most commonly as oral "cold sores." Type II infectio... Read the Herpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital) article » Other Related Cold, Flu, Allergy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Brockton
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Sinus Infection
- Sinus infection (sinusitis) signs and symptoms include headache, fever, and facial tenderness, pressure, or pain. Treatments of sinus infections are generally with antibiotics and at times, home remedies.
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Herpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital)
- Herpes simplex infections are common and when they appear around the mouth and lips, people often refer to them as "cold sores" and "fever blisters." Canker sores are different than cold sores. Air droplets can spread the virus, as can direct contact with the fluid from the blisters. Cold sore treatment include over-the-counter medication as well as prescription medications.
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Allergy
- An allergy refers to a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. When these allergens come in contact with the body, it causes the immune system to develop an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to it. It is estimated that 50 million North Americans are affected by allergic conditions. The parts of the body that are prone to react to allergies include the eyes, nose, lungs, skin, and stomach. Common allergic disorders include hay fever, asthma, allergic eyes, allergic eczema, hives, and allergic shock.
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Common Cold
- The common cold (viral upper respiratory tract infection) is a contagious illness that may be caused by various viruses. Symptoms include a stuffy nose, headache, cough, sore throat, and maybe a fever. Antibiotics have no effect upon the common cold, and there is no evidence that zinc and vitamin C are effective treatments.
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Flu (Influenza)
- Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. The flu may be prevented with an annual influenza vaccination.
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