3 medical conditions for FLU
187 articles for FLU
Causes of labyrinthitis Labyrinthitis
LabyrinthitisLabyrinthitis is caused by inflammation of part of the inner ear known as the labyrinth. This is caused by an infection. How the labyrinth works The fluid-filled channels of the labyrinth are known as the vestibular system and they are connected at different angles. This fluid moves when you move your head, telling your brain how far, fast and
Introduction Pleurisy
PleurisyPleurisy is inflammation of the sheet-like layers that cover the lungs (the pleura). The most common symptom of pleurisy is a sharp Chest pain when breathing deeply. Sometimes the pain is also felt in the shoulder. The pain may be worse when you cough, sneeze or move around, and it may be relieved by taking shallow breaths. Other symptoms can
'Things have moved on a lot since I was diagnosed with HIV' HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSMichael Edwards contractedHIV in 1990. He's now in his60s and is still working and leading a healthy life.The first sign was a bad dose of flu. Like me, my GP is gay and he suspected that I had contracted HIV. I flew down to St Marys Hospital and had a test, whichwas positive. Unusually, I contracted HIV through oral sex, probably because I had
Causes of stillbirth Stillbirth
StillbirthA large proportion of stillbirths seem to happen in otherwise healthy babies and the cause often can't be explained. However, many stillbirths are linked to placental complications. This means that for some reason the placenta (the organ that links the baby's blood supply to the mother's and nourishes the baby in the womb) isn't functioning
What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease Coronavirus
CoronavirusProtection measures for everyone Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but
Symptoms of croup Laryngotracheitis
LaryngotracheitisA child can get croup at any time of the year, although it's more likely to occur during late autumn or early winter. This may be because there are more viruses, such as Cold and flu, around at this time of year. Typical symptoms of croup include: a bark-like cough a hoarse or croaky voice difficulty breathing a harsh
Symptoms of genital herpes Herpes, genital
Herpes, genitalMost people with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) don't experience any symptoms of genital herpes when first infected. As a result, many people don't know they have the condition. Symptoms may not appear until months or sometimes years after you're exposed to the virus. If you experience symptoms when first infected, they usually appear four to
Signs and symptoms of Lyme disease Lyme disease
Lyme diseaseEarly symptoms Many people withearly-stage Lyme disease develop a distinctive circular rash at the site of the tick bite, usually aroundthree to 30 days after being bitten. This is known as erythema migrans. The rash is often described as looking like a bull's-eye on a dart board. The affected area of skin will be red and the edges may feel
Treating polycythaemia Polycythaemia
PolycythaemiaTreatment forpolycythaemia aims to prevent symptoms and complications (such as blood clots), and treat any underlying causes. Some of the main treatments used are described below. Venesection Venesection is the simplest and quickest way of reducing the number of red cells in your blood. It may be recommended if you have PV, a history of blood
Introduction Bronchitis
Bronchitis Bronchitis is an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi), causing them to become irritated and inflamed. The bronchi branch off on either side of your windpipe (trachea). They lead to smaller and smaller airways inside your lungs, known as bronchioles. The walls of the bronchi produce mucus to trap dust and other
176 health news for FLU
'Get flu jab now,' GPs urge those at risk
The flu vaccine has featured heavily in recent news, with reports that people are avoiding having the vaccine as they are concerned about its swine flu component. The British Medical Association (BMA) has written to the government, warning...
Flu research may lead to universal vaccine
"Scientists say they have made a significant leap towards creating a vaccine that would protect against every form of flu," is the exciting news on the BBC website. It goes on to say that researchers have identified immune cells that…
Effectiveness of flu jab studied
“The annual flu jab given to hundreds of thousands of people this winter provides only limited protection against the illness,” reported The Independent. This news story is based on a systematic review of studies...
Antivirals and swine flu
Several newspapers have reported today on a review of the effectiveness of antivirals for treating and preventing flu. The Daily Express said that "Tamiflu
Children to be offered annual flu vaccine
"Flu vaccines for all children," BBC News has reported. The BBC’s story is based on a report by independent expert advisers ...
Flu and freezing weather may be driving up winter death rates
"The current death rate in England and Wales is running about one-third higher than its normal rate for this time of year," BBC News reports. A combination of flu and very cold weather may be responsible…
Flu jab "may cut" stroke risk by a quarter
'People who have the seasonal flu jab care 24 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke' is the encouraging news in The Daily Telegraph. New research appears to suggest that flu makes people more vulnerable to stroke risk factors…
Flu vaccination in children
“Vaccinating children against flu may be an effective way of protecting the rest of the population”, The Independent reported. Many newspapers covered the same story,
More work towards universal flu vaccine
“Scientists have hailed a breakthrough in the search for a universal flu vaccine,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that such a vaccine would save lives and money by eliminating the need for the annual jab...
Four out of ten Brits may naturally show fewer flu symptoms
"Four in 10 Britons immune to flu symptoms, leading to hopes of a new vaccine," The Independent reports. A survey of around 1,400 people found 43% of them had a type of immune cell – T cells – that helps protect against infection…