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Introduction Laryngitis
LaryngitisLaryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). In most cases, it getsbetter without treatment in about aweek. Symptoms of laryngitiscan begin suddenly and usually get worse over a period of two to three days.Common symptoms of laryngitis include: hoarseness difficulty speaking Strep throat mild fever irritating cough a constant
How SARS is spread SARS
SARSSARS is an airborne virus, which means it's spread in a similar way to colds and flu . The SARS virus is spread in small droplets of saliva coughed or sneezed into the air by an infected person. If someone elsebreathes inthe droplets, they can become infected. SARS can also be spread indirectly if an infected person touches surfaces likedoor
Interactions with other medicines, food and alcohol Low dose aspirin
Low dose aspirinAspirin can potentially interact withother medications, including some complementary and herbal medicines , which could alter their effects or increase your risk of side effects. Medicines that can interact with aspirin include: NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen steroid medication such asprednisolone anticoagulant medicines such
Causes of febrile seizures Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresThe cause of febrile seizures is unknown, although they're linked to the start of a fever, a high temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above. There may also be a genetic link to febrile seizuresthe chances of having a seizure are increased if a close family member has a history of them. In most cases,the high temperature is caused by an infection.
Causes Bronchitis
BronchitisCauses of bronchitis Bronchitis can be caused by either a virus or bacteria, although viral bronchitis is much more common. In most cases, bronchitis is caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold or flu. The virus is contained in the millions of tiny droplets that come out of the nose and mouth when someone coughs or sneezes. These
De Quervain's (subacute) thyroiditis Thyroiditis
ThyroiditisDe Quervain's thyroiditis (sometimes called subacute thyroiditis) is a painful swelling of the thyroid gland that is thought to be triggered by a viral infection, such as mumps or the flu . It's most commonly seen in females aged 20 to 50. De Quervain's thyroiditis usually causes a fever and pain in the neck, jaw or ear. It can also cause your
Symptoms of HIV HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSMost people who are infected with HIV experiencea short, flu-like illness that occurs two to six weeks after infection. After this, HIV often causes no symptoms for several years.The flu-like illness that often occurs a few weeks after HIV infection is also known as seroconversion illness. It's estimated that up to 80% of people who are infected
Causes of Stevens-Johnson syndrome Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndromeIn children, Stevens-Johnson syndrome is usually triggered by a viral infection, such as mumps flu herpes-simplex virus, which causes cold sores Coxsackie virus, which causes Bornholm disease Epstein-Barr virus, which causes glandular fever Less commonly, bacterial infections can also trigger the syndrome. In adults,
Causes of pneumococcal infections Pneumococcal infections
Pneumococcal infectionsThere are more than 90 different strains of S. pneumoniae, and some are much more likely to cause serious infection (virulent) than others. Some strains can be easily killed by the immune system, while othersare resistant and likely to cause a more serious infection. It's thought that between eight and 10 strains are responsible fortwo-thirds
Causes Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart diseaseCongenital heart disease is caused when something disrupts the normal development of the heart. It's thought that most cases occur when somethingaffectstheheart's developmentduring aboutweek five of pregnancy. This is when the heart is developing from a simple tube-like structure into a shape more like a fully-formed heart. While some things are
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…