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Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles * BWT Medical Office  Kenji Irie MD  Drs Kawaratani & Shigematsu  Drs Kawaratani & Shigematsu  Hing C Wong MD  Yiu Ting Chung MD  Jose Ganata Jr. MD  Hin-Chiu Hung MD  Mohammad Sadri MD  Thomas N Hwee MD  Joseph E Pierson MD Medi Plus Inc  Michael Guice MD  John T Yong MD  Thomas L Horowitz DO  Glen L Hollinger MD  Caroucel Kim Chuateco MD APC  Yen Doan MD  Cesar A Velez MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Los Angeles  Health Care Partners Medical Group  L A Physicians  Silver Lake Medical  CA Family Care  CA Family Care  California Hospital Family Practice  Family Care Specialists  Family Care Specialists  Echo Park Family Medical Clinic  Pediatric & Family Medical Center  Modern Concept Medical Group  Family Care Specialists  Family Care Specialists  Pediatric & Family Medical Center  Family Care Specialists  Family Care Specialists  Family Care Specialists  Montenegro Medical Clinic  Jimmy T Uy MD  Family Care Specialists  Pediatric & Family Medical Center  Nargis Akhanjee MD  Arbiter Beller & Silao MDs  Arbiter Beller & Silao MDs  Clinica Romero  Nemat Momtaz MD  Arbiter Beller & Silao MDs  Enrique Borras MD  S & S Medical Group Inc  San Judas Medical Group  San Judas Medical Group  Ernest Y Casillas MD  Drew Fenton MD FAAEM  Pico Union Medical Clinic  Maria E Rodriguez MD  Los Angeles Medical Center  Drs Teresita & Candido Zareno  Peter H Park MD  Godofredo L Astudillo MD  California Health Medical Group  Guadalajara Medical Center  Luke Medical Center  USC Family Medicine  USC Family Medicine  USC Family Medicine  USC Family Medicine  Yongmoon A Park MD  Sun J Shin MD  Southern California Medical Group  T G Chow MD  St Anthony Medical Center  University Park Health Center Medical Services  Renato V Mungcal MD  Guadalupe C Pedrano MD Inc  Afshin Akhavan MD  Clinica Humanitaria  Seoul Clinic  Edwin H Choi MD  Cadrin E Gill MD  Drs In & Kim  Manuel I Figueroa-Covarrubias MD  Michael Mahfoug MD  Albert S An MD  Albert S An MD  QueensCare Family Clinic Wilshire Clinic  QueensCare Family Clinic  Julio V Guzman MD  QueensCare Family Clinic Wilshire Clinic  Ernesto Fontecha MD  Ardmore Medical Group  Moses Hyun MD  Altamed Health Service  Gev-Arth Family Medical Clinic  Altamed Health Service  Clinica Juan Pablo  All Care Medical Group  Rowan Family Medical Clinic  All Care Medical Group  Indiana First Medical Group  Salima A Multani MD  Sona Patel MD Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles is one of the world's centers of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and education. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. As the home base of Hollywood, it is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World", leading the world in the creation of motion pictures, television production and recorded music. The importance of the entertainment business to the city has led many celebrities to call Los Angeles and its surrounding suburbs home. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Los Angeles
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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)
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