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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
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Swine flu deaths examined
Swine flu is less lethal than feared, according to reports on the BBC News. The website quotes research led by Sir Liam Donaldson, the chief medical officer, which found that only 0.026% of those infected with...
Flu jab linked with lower risk of heart attack
The NHS has been told to “give over-50s a winter flu jab to cut deaths from heart attack”, the Daily Express reports. This headline, and many similar, is based on a recent study of the association between having the flu and having a heart attack…
Brain problems from swine flu
The Center for Disease Control in the US has published the first report on brain complications from swine flu in children, based on case studies from...
Scientists warn about future flu strains
Governments should start vaccinations against a lethal strain of the influenza virus circulating in birds and pigs, The Independent has reported. The news is based on an article written by US vaccine researchers...
'Painless' flu vaccine skin patch shows promise
"A 'painless' sticking plaster flu jab that delivers vaccine into the skin has passed important safety tests in the first trial in people," BBC News reports. Results of a small phase 1 trial were encouraging, with no serious side effects reported…
Bird flu spread 'of low risk to health'
The United Nations has this week warned of a possible global resurgence of the bird flu virus, which has been widely covered in the media. News sources, such as the BBC, have also reported the circulation of a...
Child swine flu deaths analysed
“The flu pandemic in England killed 70 children in 2009,” The Guardian has reported. The newspaper says that “most of those who died had pre-existing health problems but one in five were healthy...
The history of swine flu
The Independent says that “the swine flu pandemic might not have happened had it not been for the accidental release of the same strain of influenza virus from a research laboratory...
New bird flu strain requires vigilance researchers warn
Most of the UK media are reporting on a worrying new strain of bird flu in China – the H7N9 strain of the bird flu virus. According to the media, virology experts at a recent press conference warned that the virus "should not be taken lightly"…
Vulnerable urged to have swine flu vaccine
Swine flu has claimed the lives of 10 British adults in recent weeks, newspapers report. The Independent and the Daily Mail say there are signs that the virus ‘is back’, raising fears of ‘a new epidemic’.