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Symptoms Bronchitis
BronchitisSymptoms of bronchitis The main symptom of acute bronchitis is a hacking cough, which may bring up clear, yellow-grey or greenish mucus (phlegm). Other symptoms are similar to those of the common cold or sinusitis, and may include: sore throat headache runny or blocked nose aches and pains tiredness If you have acute bronchitis, your cough
Complications of colds Cold
ColdColds usually clear up without causing any further problems. However, the infection can sometimes spread to your chest, ears or sinuses. Sinusitis Sinusitis is an infection of the small air-filled cavities inside the cheekbones and forehead. It develops in up to 1 in every 50 adults and older children who have a cold. Symptoms of sinusitis
Introduction Encephalitis
EncephalitisEncephalitis is a rare but serious condition in which the brain becomes inflamed (swollen). It can be life-threatening and requires urgent treatment in hospital. Anyonecan be affected, but the very young and very old are most at risk. This page covers: Symptoms Causes Treatments Recovery and complications Prevention Symptoms
Causes of a nosebleed Nosebleed
NosebleedNosebleeds can be caused by a number of different things. It's not always possible to identify the exact reason why one occurs. Nosebleeds can start just inside your nostrils (anterior) orat the back ofyour nose (posterior). These different types of nosebleeds tend to have different causes. Anterior nosebleeds The vast majority ofnosebleeds
Symptoms Encephalitis
EncephalitisSymptoms of encephalitis may be mild to begin with, but can become more serious over hours or days. Occasionally the symptoms may develop gradually over several weeks or even months. Early symptoms The first symptoms of encephalitis can be similar to Bird flu , such as: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above a headache
Causes of tonsillitis Tonsillitis
TonsillitisMost cases of tonsillitis are caused by a viral infection. Viruses known to cause tonsillitis include: rhinoviruses which cause the Cold the influenza virus parainfluenza virus which causes laryngitis and croup enteroviruses which cause hand, foot and mouth disease adenovirus which is a common cause of diarrhoea the
Treatment Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosusThere's currently no cure for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but treatments can ease the symptoms and make it easier to live with. In most cases, treatment involves a combination oflifestyle measures and medication. Protecting yourself from the sun Exposure to sunlight can sometimes make symptoms such as rashes worse, and it'simportant to
Introduction Pneumonia
PneumoniaPneumonia is swelling (inflammation) of the tissue in one or both lungs. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection. At the end of the breathing tubes in your lungsare clusters of tiny air sacs. If you have pneumonia, these tiny sacs become inflamed and fill up with fluid. Symptoms of pneumonia The symptoms of pneumoniacan develop suddenly
Introduction Addison's disease
Addison's diseaseAddisons disease (also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism) is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They produce two essential hormones: cortisol and aldosterone . In Addison's disease, the adrenal gland is damaged, and not enough cortisol and
Causes of sepsis Sepsis
SepsisSepsis can be triggered by an infection in any part of the body. The most common sites of infection leading to sepsis are the lungs, urinary tract, tummy (abdomen) and pelvis. Sepsis may develop when you're already in hospital. For example, you're more likely to develop sepsis if: you've recently had surgery you've had a Urinary
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…