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Cold sores usually clear up without treatment within 7 to 10 days. Antiviral tablets orcream can be used to ease your symptoms and speed up the healing time. If you develop a cold sore, some general advice to follow includes: drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration avoid acidic or salty foods and eat cool, soft foods if brushing your
A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It's very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two. Main symptoms The main symptoms of a cold include: a strep throat a blocked or runny nose sneezing a cough More severe symptoms, including a high temperature (fever), headache
The symptoms of a cold usually develop within a few days of becoming infected. The main symptoms include: a strep throat a blocked or runny nose sneezing a cough a hoarse voice generally feeling unwell Less common symptoms of a cold include: a high temperature (fever) this is usually about 37-39C (98.6-102.2F) a headache ear ache,
Young children get colds quite often because their immune system is still developing. It can be worrying when your child gets a cold, but it's not usually serious and normally passes within two weeks. Below are the answers to some commonly asked questions about colds in children. Is my child's cold serious? Colds aren't usually serious, although
Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Colds are caused by viruses, so do not respond to antibiotics. The overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, where bacterial infections become less easily treatable. Your doctor is likely to prescribe antibiotics only if your child has developed a bacterial infection in
Ask for a colour vision test at an opticians if you think you or your child may have a colour vision deficiency particularly if it started suddenly or is getting worse. Colour vision tests don't usually form part of the routine NHS eye test , but you can specifically ask for them. Two of the main tests used to diagnose colour vision deficiency
There's currently no cure for inherited colour vision deficiency, although most people are able to adapt to it over time. It may help to: tell your child's school if they have problems with their colour vision,solearning materials can be adapted accordingly ask your friends or family for help for example, they can help you choose
Inthe vast majorityof cases, colour vision deficiency iscaused by a genetic fault passed on to a child by their parents (see below). It occurs because some of thecolour sensitive cells in the eyes, called cones, are either missing or don't work properly. Occasionally,colour vision deficiencymay develop later in life asthe result of: an
A colposcopy is usually carried out in a hospital clinic. It takes around 15-20 minutes and you can go home soon afterwards. This page covers: Preparation The procedure Afterwards Risks and side effects Preparing for a colposcopy For at least 24 hours before your appointment avoid having sex or using vaginal medications, lubricants, creams
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is the term used to describe a collection of symptoms that can last for several weeks or months after the concussion. The exact cause of PCS is not known. One theory is thatPCS is the result of a chemical imbalance in the braintriggered by the initial injury that caused the concussion. Anothertheory suggests PCS