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  • Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) Most sore throats are caused by viruses or mechanical causes (such as mouth breathing) and can be treated successfully at home....learn more »
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    Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) Article
    • Sore throat facts
    • What causes a sore throat?
    • What are the symptoms of a sore throat?
    • How long should a sore throat last?
    • What are home remedies for a sore throat?
    • What is strep throat and why is it different?
    • When should I seek medical care for a sore throat?
    • What is the treatment for sore throat?
    • What if I have multiple recurrent episodes of strep throat?
    • What can I do if I have a sore throat and am pregnant?
  • Sinus Infection Sinus infection (sinusitis) signs and symptoms include headache, fever, and facial tenderness, pressure, or pain. Treatments of...learn more »
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    Sinus Infection Article
    • Sinus infection facts
    • What is a sinus?
    • What is a sinus infection?
    • What causes sinus infections?
    • What are the types of sinusitis?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of sinus infection?
    • How is sinus infection diagnosed?
    • How is sinus infection treated?
    • Are there home remedies for a sinus infection?
    • What are complications of sinus infection?
    • Can sinus infection be prevented?
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  • Acute Bronchitis Bronchitis is a disease of the respiratory system in which the bronchial passages become inflamed. There are two types of...learn more »
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    Acute Bronchitis Article
    • What is acute bronchitis?
    • What causes acute bronchitis?
    • What are the risk factors for acute bronchitis?
    • What are the symptoms of acute bronchitis?
    • When does a cold become acute bronchitis?
    • When should I call my doctor about my cough?
    • How is acute bronchitis diagnosed?
    • What are the treatments for acute bronchitis?
    • Can I treat acute bronchitis at home?
    • What are the complications of acute bronchitis?
    • Acute Bronchitis At A Glance
  • Asthma Asthma is a common disorder in which chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (bronchi) makes them swell, narrowing the...learn more »
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    Asthma Article
    • Myths, facts, and statistics about asthma
    • What is asthma?
    • From the past to the present
    • The scope of the problem
    • Normal bronchial tubes
    • How does asthma affect breathing?
    • The importance of inflammation
    • Which triggers cause an asthma attack?
    • Allergens
    • Irritants
    • The many faces of asthma
    • Types: allergic (extrinsic) and nonallergic (intrinsic) asthma
    • Typical asthma symptoms and signs
    • Acute asthma attack
    • What medications are used in the treatment of asthma?
    • Asthma At A Glance
  • Common Cold The common cold (viral upper respiratory tract infection) is a contagious illness that may be caused by various viruses. Symptoms...learn more »
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    Common Cold Article
    • What is the common cold, and what causes it?
    • How is the common cold transmitted?
    • What are the symptoms and signs of the common cold in adults, children, and infants?
    • Does it have anything to do with exposure to cold weather?
    • What is the difference between the common cold and influenza (the flu)?
    • How is the common cold diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for the common cold? Are there any home remedies for the common cold?
    • Are antibiotics a suitable treatment for the common cold?
    • When should a physician or other health-care practitioner be consulted?
    • How do you prevent the common cold?
    • Common Cold At A Glance