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cold and flu like symptoms :: Article Creator COVID-19 Symptoms Now Similar To Allergies, Cold Or Flu Many people with COVID-19 now are presenting with upper respiratory symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and a sore throat File Photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton/U.S. Air Force Symptoms of mild COVID-19 infection have shifted this season, and now are more akin to those of allergies and the common cold, doctors say. Many people with COVID-19 now are presenting with upper respiratory symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and a sore throat, said Dr. Teresa Lovins, an independent family physician in Columbus, Ind. "A couple of patients told me 'this seems like my allergies, but my allergy med isn't working. And then I start feeling really, really tired and I just can't get my energy up and about,'" Lovins recounted. "And I'm like, 'yeah, we ought to test you for COVID,' and more time...

common cold contagious period :: Article Creator Four More Surprising Facts About The Common Cold by NAOMI COLEMAN, femail.Co.Uk There is far more to the common cold than meets the eye. While most of us are over familiar with the flu-like symptoms, there's plenty we don't know about this common condition. Here, we look at four more fascinating facts about the common cold. THE OLDER YOU ARE THE LESS LIKELY YOU ARE TO CATCH A COLD Did you know that by the time you hit 75, you've probably suffered from 200 colds and spent around two years of your life coughing and sneezing? The good news is you catch fewer colds the older you get. Children suffer from around four to eight colds a year, but elderly people may only have one. This is because we tend to become more immune to colds as we get older because the chances are we've probably already encountered most strains already. Also, older people tend to have less contact with others as they...

soy intolerance :: Article Creator Soy Allergy Alert: Green Valley Foods Green Valley Foods, a Devils Lake, N.D. Establishment, is recalling approximately 4,062 pounds of frozen meat pizza products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.  The frozen meat pizza items were produced from September 20, 2022, through September 20, 2023, and may contain the lot codes 2632 through 2633. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: 22.75-oz. Vacuum-sealed packages containing pieces of "GRUBBERPUTZ'S TACO PREMIUM PIZZA Made with Taco Sauce, Refried Beans, Beef, Taco Filling, Cheddar Cheese, Taco Tortilla Chips". 24.25-oz. Vacuum-sealed packages containing "GRUBBERPUTZ'S 3-MEATER PREMIUM PIZZA Made with Pepperoni, Canadian Sty...

drug reaction rash :: Article Creator Medications And Their Potential To Cause Increase In 'Allergic Rash' This page features an assortment of drug(s) that could potentially trigger 'Allergic rash' as a Side-effect or adverse response. It is not uncommon for medications to have some tolerable mild side effects. Do remember that these listed medication(s) only represents individual medications that could be part of a larger combination therapy. Please keep in mind that this list of drug(s) is intended to serve as an information resource and should not be a substitute to professional medical advice. If you have concerns about 'Allergic rash', we advise that you speak with a healthcare professional. Similar to 'Allergic rash,' there are other symptoms or signs that might more accurately describe your side effect. They are detailed below for your convenience. If any of these additional symptom(s) align more closely wi...

normal body temperature in celsius :: Article Creator Average Adult Body Temperature Is 97.9, Study Suggests While 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is often cited as the standard for normal body temperature, adults' average body temperature may be closer to 97.9 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a study published Sept. 5 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers analyzed data on 396,195 outpatient encounters at Stanford (Calif.) Health Care that included temperature measurements from April 28, 2008, through June 4, 2017. Patients that had diagnoses or medications associated with extremely high or low body temperatures were excluded from the analysis. Normal body temperatures ranged from 97.3 to 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit, and the overall average was 97.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Researchers also found normal body temperature varies from person to person based on physical characteristics and can fluctuate throughout the day. Statistical modeling revealed temper...

yellow diarrhea :: Article Creator What Causes Yellow Stool? Stool is usually brown because of a balance of bilirubin and bile. An imbalance can cause yellow stools or diarrhea. This could be due to dietary factors, stress, celiac disease, or another health condition. Stools may change color for various reasons, including a person's diet and various underlying medical conditions. Yellow is a normal variation of stool color in infants. Changes in stool color are also normal. Watch for consistent changes over time and consult with a doctor if other symptoms are present. This article will outline the causes of yellow stool in adults and infants, complications, and when to see a doctor. A person's diet and the level of bile present in the stool directly influence a person's stool color. Bile is yellow-green, and as it travels through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, enzymes cause changes that turn it brown. All shad...

nausea after flu vaccine :: Article Creator These Are The Side Effects You Can Expect From The New COVID Vaccine, According To Immunologists It's officially fall, and that means pumpkin spice lattes are back—and that a new COVID-19 booster is available. It couldn't come at a better time, as COVID infection rates have been sharply on the rise since August thanks to the new Eris variant. While immunologists agree that it's important to get the new COVID-19 booster, it shouldn't be your only means of protection from the virus, especially with the rates spiking at the beginning of autumn and ahead of the holidays. "The vaccine should be used in conjunction with other protective measures such as masking and ventilation for those people at higher risk for severe disease (like people over 65 or with underlying medical conditions)," immunologist and University of South Florida associate dean of internal medicine Dr. Michael N. ...

crohns :: Article Creator How Is Crohn's Disease Treated? Crohn's disease is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract—which is the passageway that runs from your mouth to your anus. This inflammation can cause uncomfortable symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and unintentional weight loss. Among many others. While there is no cure for Crohn's disease, a variety of medications, surgeries, and other procedures can help you manage your symptoms and reduce the frequency of flares—or periods of active or worsening symptoms. The goal of treatment is to limit inflammation and improve your overall quality of life. If you receive a diagnosis of Crohn's disease, it's a good idea to keep in touch and establish regular care with your provider so they can monitor how treatment is working for you and make any changes to your treatment plan if necessary. ...