Seen that? - Should antibiotics be prescribed for the common cold?

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Should antibiotics be prescribed for the common cold? Straightfromthedoc

Cold feet equates to more colds? Scientists say they have the first proof that there really is a link between getting cold and catching one. Staff at the Common Cold Centre in Cardiff took 180 volunteers and asked half of them to keep their bare feet in icy water for 20 minutes. They found 29% developed a cold within five days, compared with only 9% in the control group not exposed to a [...] Read More


Antibiotics May be Over-prescribed for Sinus Infections Straightfromthedoc

An inflammation of the sinus cavities - rhinosinusitis which is commonly referred to as a sinus infection is a common but expensive condition in the United States. The infection is considered acute when symptoms last up to four weeks, and chronic when symptoms persist for 12 weeks or longer. Acute rhinosinusitis is usually thought to be caused by infectious agents, while allergies, facial anatomy and hormonal changes may contribute to [...] Read More


Asthma Medication Singulair (montelukast) May Provide Relief for the Common Cold Allergies

According to a study conducted by physicians in the Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh, a commonly prescribed medication for asthma and allergy treatment - Singulair - may also provide relief for the common cold. According to Deborah Gentile, MD, study lead investigator, and director of research, AGH Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: "This study showed that treatment with Singulair (montelukast) resulted in a [...] Read More


There's nothing stylish about cold Are you a beauty?

This year, like so many others I forgot to get vaccinated against flu. Which I regret now that I'm feeling a bit down, like I'm going to get a cold if you know the feeling. As it is a bit too late to get vaccinated now I already caught the nasty virus, I surfed the web to search for some other remedy, and you know what? There is no cure [...] Read More