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Lower respiratory tract infections RTIs (respiratory tract infections)
RTIs (respiratory tract infections)Common lowerRTIs include: flu which can affect either the upper or lower respiratory tract bronchitis infection of the airways pneumonia infection of the lungs bronchiolitis an infection of the small airways that affects babies and children aged under two tuberculosis persistent bacterialinfection of the lungs As with upper RTIs,
Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndromeThe symptoms of TSS start suddenly and getworse quickly. Symptoms can include: a high temperature (fever) of 39C (102.2F) or above flu-like symptoms , such as a Headaches , chills, muscle aches, a sore throat and a cough feeling and being sick diarrhoea awidespread sunburn -like rash the whites of the eyes, lips and tongue turning a
Treating asbestosis Asbestosis
AsbestosisThere is no cure for asbestosis, as the damage to the lungs is irreversible. However, you can take steps to reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. These are outlined below. Not smoking If you have been diagnosed with asbestosis and you smoke, it's very important to stop as soon as possible. Smoking can make your symptoms of
What causes chest infections? Chest infection, adult
Chest infection, adultA chest infection is an infection of the lungs or airways. The main types of chest infection are bronchitis and pneumonia . Most bronchitis cases are caused by viruses, whereas most pneumonia cases are due to bacteria. These infections are usually spreadwhen an infected person coughs or sneezes. This launches tiny droplets of fluid containing the
How do you get slapped cheek syndrome? Slapped cheek syndrome
Slapped cheek syndromeSlapped cheek syndrome is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. This isfound in the droplets in the coughs and sneezes of someone with the infection. Thevirus is spread in a similar wayto colds and flu .You can become infected by: inhaling droplets that are sneezed or coughed out by someone with the infection touching a contaminated
What causes a high temperature? Fever, childhood
Fever, childhoodMost fevers are caused by infections or other illnesses.The high body temperaturemakes it more difficult for thebacteria and viruses that cause infections to survive. Common conditions that can cause fevers include: upper respiratory tract infections (RTIs) flu ear infections roseola a virus that causes a temperature and arash
Symptoms ofcarbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoningThe symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoningaren't always obvious, particularly during low-level exposure. A tension-type headache is the most common symptom ofmild carbon monoxide poisoning.Other symptoms include: dizziness nausea (feeling sick)and vomiting tiredness and confusion stomach pain shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
Symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitisAround two in every three people infected with a tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus don't develop any symptoms. However,if symptoms do develop, they can be very serious. In most cases, the symptoms of TBE develop in two distinct stages. First stage The initial symptoms of TBE usually develop at some point between two and 28 days after being
Introduction Decongestant medication
Decongestant medicationDecongestants are a type of medicine that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy nose (nasal congestion). They can help ease the symptoms of conditions such as Cold and flu , hay fever and other allergic reactions , and sinusitis . They work byreducing the swelling of the blood vessels in your nose, which helps open upthe
Introduction Paracetamol
ParacetamolParacetamol is a commonly used medicine that can help treat pain and reduce a high temperature (fever). It's typically used to relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothache or sprains, and reduce fevers caused by illnesses such as colds and flu. Paracetamol is often recommended as one of the first treatments for pain, as it's safe
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…