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Why would someone feel cold all the time?
Feeling Cold All The Time The tendency to feel cold is indicative of circulatory problems and issues, as it is blood flow which...
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Should you feed a fever or starve a cold?
Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold The adage is "starve a fever, feed a cold." It makes sense if you think about having the flu...
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Can you catch a cold from being cold?
Check out this report from CNN referring to a British Study that showed a significant increase in coming down with a cold when...
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How do you stop an over-production of saliva and phlegm in your throat?
Stopping Overproduction of Saliva The best way to relieve this is to gargel with salt water, it will dry out the phlegm. On...
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How long after being exposed to a cold virus does it take before you start having symptoms?
From Exposure to Symptoms It usually takes about 3-5 days, but It can take less than 9 hours, depending on the virus which...
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Why are there red bumps in the back of your throat?
Red Bumps In Throat A cold usually comes along with other things, sometimes flu, strep throat, etc. and the reason that is is...
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When are you most contagious when you have a cold?
Most Contagious Time You're contagious one day before your symptoms start and up to about seven days after. (Children are...
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How are you most likely to catch a cold from someone else?
Catching A Cold From Someone Else Colds are air-bourne. They travel through the air. You are most likely to get a cold if...
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Does zinc echinacea or vitamin C help a cold?
Helping a Cold With Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals Recent clinical research has shown that administration of zinc lozenges can...
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Can you catch a cold by sleeping with a fan on?
Fan's Effect on Catching a Cold No. Colds are caused by your body's susceptability to a cold virus. If your immune system is...
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Can you get the flu twice in the same season?
Catching Flu Twice in a Season "Yes, you can, but it has to be a different strain or type of the influenza-virus. You need to...
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How long can a cold virus live in the air?
Life of Cold Virus While In the Air I think it is important to understand that viruses don't live. They are simply dna or rna...
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How should you treat a cold or flu?
1 As everyone knows: Drink fluids and get plenty of rest. Over the counter medicines can help your treat your symptoms....
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How do you avoid catching a cold or flu?
To Avoid Catching a Cold or Flu 1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 2. Clean your hands. When soap and water are...
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Can you catch the same cold twice if you've already gotten over it?
Catching the Same Cold Twice Simply put, no. You cannot be sick from the same cold twice. After your body has produced the...
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What does it mean to have a chest cold?
Cold Chest If you mean chest cold, it means you have heavy wheezing that cause some chest pains. If you are indeed asking...
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When you have a cold will the person living with you catch a cold also?
Catching a Cold Together Most likely, yes. There are three of us in the house and all three of us came down with the same cold...
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Can the same cold virus cause different symptoms in different people?
Different Symptoms From Same Cold Virus Apparently so. Some people can be sick but never feel it at all. Others could be laid...
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Can you have two colds at the same time?
YES, YOU CAN HAVE TWO VIRUSES ( COLDS) AT THE SAME TIME. YES, YOU CAN HAVE TWO VIRUSES ( COLDS) AT THE SAME TIME.
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Does stress weaken your immune system?
Stress and Weakened Immune System Yes. It has been proven that stress does weaken your immune system, dramatically. Most...
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Why does the flu have a season?
Why Flu Has A Season This is a hard one. Most cases of influenza in the United States fall between the months of November and...
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What is the Spanish flu?
Spanish Flu This is a rather a old strain with it's first appearance in 1919. In two years, over 30 million people died from...
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Why would your leg muscles ache when you have a cold?
Cause of Aches in Leg Muscles When you have a cold or flu your whole body is weakened. A large portion of your body's resources...
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When you have a cold what should you eat besides not eating dairy?
What to Eat During a Cold Fruits or fruit juices that are acidic (orange juice, pineapple juice, etc.) are excellent for...
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What are colds and flus and what is the difference?
Colds, Flus, and Their Differences Flus and colds are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. The difference...
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Would the flu go away if everyone that had it was quarantined at the same time?
Getting Flu to Go Away No because there are natural resevoirs for the influenza virus such as birds. Indeed, it is believed...
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If your cats have running eyes and are sneezing a lot will this go away on its own or do you need to take them to a vet?
Sounds like a common viral infection that lots of cats get. Especially if they are allowed to roam outdoors. The big name for...
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Are people with allergies at greater risk for catching a cold or flu?
Greater Risk With Allergies Yes. People who have asthma or allergies may already have inflamed and irritated lungs. If so, and...
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If you have a cold why would you have a reddish rash or red spots on the upper front of your body?
Reddish Rash/Red Spots on Upper Body You could be allergic to some of your cold medication you are taking. If you have been...
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What is wrong if you blow your nose and there is blood?
Blood When Blowing Nose If you are not bleeding a lot, it can be from cold air, dry heat in the house. I live in British...
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How do you avoid giving a cold or flu to others?
How to Avoid Passing Cold and Flu When you're sick, keep your distance from others. If possible, stay home from work. Cover...
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Are people who get regular exercise less susceptible to a cold or the flu?
Regular Exercise and Colds and Flu Yes. Regular exercise, from aerobics to walking, boosts the immune system. People who...
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Is it safe to run in cold weather when you have a cold or flu?
Running In Cold Weather With Cold or Flu If you dress warm and in rainwear, then there is no reason you couldn't run in cold...
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Is there a new strain of virus going around if you have had a cold for four weeks with mostly sinus congestion and no end in sight?
Not Necessarily Something New It sounds like a sinus infection in most of the cases that have been reported. Often sinusitis...
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Can you catch a cold when you have symptoms or is it only contagious when you are in incubation period before you start sneezing and feeling ill?
When Cold Is Contagious I'm not 100% sure I understood the question correctly, since if you have the symptoms you have already...
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How long can the noro virus live in the open air?
Norovirus In the Open Air Depending if there is sun light. Also the humidity and temprature. 24-72 hrs maybe more.
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When there is a possibility of pregnancy are you more susceptible to colds or the flu?
Sperm in the blood stream will cause a lowered immune response for a short time. The state of the immune system can both rise and...
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What would be making your gums very sore if you have had a cold or flu-like conditions for more than sixty days?
Cause of Sore Gums What is more important is why the person is feeling ill for so long a time. Flu and viruses if there are no...
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What should people do when they catch a cold?
What To Do When Catching A Cold You should go to a store like Rite Aid or Walmart and go to the pharmacy. Tell them the...
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What are some symptoms of the common cold?
Symptoms of Common Cold Low grade fever, post nasal drip, sneezing and fatigue. (2nd answer:) A sore throat There may be...
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Why is sneezing contagious?
Reasons Sneezing Is Contagious Sneezing is contagious because it is partially a response to stimuli in the nose and partially...
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If you get really hot indoors and then go outside in cold weather can you get sick?
Virus, Not Conditions, Cause Illness No, viruses cause colds, not cold weather, or wet hair, or any other old wive's tale. We...
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Can you give a cold back to the person who gave it to you?
Giving A Cold Back If you are asking if you can give the cold back to the person that gave it to you so you will not be sick,...
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Can you catch the same cold twice?
Catching a Cold Twice Some would say no, a cold is a viral infection, and once the virus has been in your system, you become...
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Can you catch a cold by working inside a freezer on a job?
No, but your immune system can be weakened, allowing viruses (and bacteria) to give you a cold. If you have a cold already, it...
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Do antibacterial cleaners and hand gels kill germs?
Antibacterial Hand Cleaning They will kill germs, but only for a short time period, about an hour, depending on what you are...
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Can you drink rubbing alcohol as an internal disinfectant?
Do NOT Drink Rubbing Alcohol It can cause blindness. Rubbing alcohol is "wood alcohol", not the same chemical as grain alcohol....
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Does cold weather cause you to get sick?
Cold Weather and Sickness No, bacteria and/or vruses cause you to get sick. If you are indoors with poor ventilation you may...
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If you are a pretty healthy person but are sick for a week with nausea exhaustion and headaches every day is that the flu or something else?
Could Be the Flu It could be that you are pregnant and should take a home pregnancy test, but if you have a fever it is...
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Is there a medicine that will help you get your voice back from your cold?
Medicine For Getting Voice Back Gargling with warm salt water usually helps, as does warm tea with honey. Pineapple juice is...
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Is it normal for your head to hurt when coughing?
Head Hurting When Coughing I thought it was. Until I went to the doctor for a routine checkup and found out that I had high...
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If you hold in a sneeze will you blow a hole in your brain?
No Hole in Brain When Holding a Sneeze The person's brain will remain intact. But it can have an effect on the inner ear, such...
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If you give someone a cold and they die is it considered murder?
Not Murder No, because you cannot help passing on a cold. It may not have come from you anyway. Also colds are not fatal. The...
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What are the causes of viruses?
Your computer will get infected by a virus by opening the virus-file. This file will usually be: or: attached to an...
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Can a fever cause blisters on the top and bottom of your tongue?
Fever Blisters on Tongue That's probably herpes of the mouth. Ask your doctor about Valtrex after he examines you if it is.
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What is the incubation period of the norovirus?
Depends on your immune system...could be 48 to 72 hours or seven to ten days...immune system would also determine length of time...
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Can you get the flu directly after you have gotten over it and now your partner has caught it from you?
I believe so. That may be what's referrd to a relapse. Answer yes. it is called reinfected.
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What does drinking hot honey and lemon actually do for you if anything when you have a cold?
Effects of Drinking Hot Honey and Lemon Honey is an excellent natural home remedy for obesity and lowering of cholesterol...
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What are the main causes of catching a cold?
No, a cold is a virus and you have to catch it from someone who has it. Being chilled may make you more susceptible, but if...
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Can you catch the Noro virus a second time?
NOTE FROM MARCY: Yes, you can get Norovirus again because it's under the heading of "viral infection." If you follow the...
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Can you apply rubbing alcohol for a fever?
You should not apply isopropyl alcohol directly to the forehead or anywhere else on the body. Isopropyl alcohol, unlike ethyl...
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What can you take for a cold during pregnancy?
There is nothing you can take, pregnant or not that will shorten the effects of a cold. Acetominophen is fine for the headache. ...
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If you had a virus this week and catch another one about a week later is it a different one?
Not Necessarily Different Viruses Not neccessarily but it could be. If you are worried about it, you should go to the doctor...
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What can you take for a cold when you're 25 weeks pregnant?
Treating a Cold When Pregnant Get your doctor to prescribe Duratuss if you are coughing. It is safe for pregnancy. Any Motrin...
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Can you catch the norovirus more than once?
Catching the Norovirus You can catch different strengths of it more than once, yes.
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Should you not eat ice cream when you have a cold?
Eating Ice Cream When Having a Cold It may not help much. Dairy products tend to increase the presence of mucus. If you have a...
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How long can a flu virus last on objects like toothbrushes and toys?
Flu Virus Life on Toothbrushes, Toys, Doorknob, etc. According to Dr. James M. Steckelberg, M.D., of the Mayo Clinic: "The...
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What is the dosage of oregano oil for sinus infection?
Dosage of Oregano Oil for Sinus Infection An article said the someone took 4 drops every 2 hours for 4 days then less for a...
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If you have a chest cold and bad cough with a stuffy nose and you cough up green yellowish phlegm is that a sign of infection?
Sign of Infection Yea, you should get to the doctor to get that cleared up. Here is more from WikiAnswers contributors: ...
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Can you have bronchitis and a cold at the same time?
Yes you can, bronchitis is a chronic condition whereas a cold is more acute. They affect a person in different ways but a cold...
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What kind of cold is it if you have a stuffy nose and have had a very bad cough for about 2 weeks but you only cough sometimes throughout the day?
bronchitis This is most probably a cold which developed into brocnhitis and thus causing you to cough for such a long time....
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What are some ways to speed up a cold's passing or to bring it on faster?
Speeding Up a Cold's Passing Take zinc and vitamin C, they are both helpful to the body's immune system and will help it fight...
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What causes influenza?
Cause of Influenza Flu is caused by a virus in the body. It spreads when infected persons cough, sneeze, or even talk around...
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What is the incubation time for the flu?
The incubation period of influenza is usually two days but can range from one to five days. What are the symptoms of influenza?...
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Does a Stomach Flu hinder the process of ovulation?
Stomach Flu and Ovulation Yes it can. Some flues can hit with a vegence and thus the person doesn't eat well or at all. They...
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How fast does air travel when you sneeze?
Air Speed of Sneeze About 50 mph is average. The fastest recorded speed of a sneeze (to my knowledge) was 102 mph.
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Can a cold virus and a flu virus mutate together?
Can Not Mutate Together, But... The cold and flu virus cannot mutate together, but the cold virus can turn into a flu virus.
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What is phlegm?
PHLEGM IS...... Phlegm is a sticky material from your mucous membranes in your repiratory system. When you have a cold it might...
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If you have a cold and contract the flu can your immune system be weakened enough to allow the cold symptoms to increase?
Increase In Cold Symptoms I'm obviously not a doctor, but it seems quite possible. Kinda like if you're stressed and it lowers...
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How can you clear your ears if they are clogged from a head cold?
Clearing Clogged Ears 1.) facial steam 2.) chewing & swallowing 3.) babies (drink/bottle) 4.) hold(pinch)nose &...
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What can you do to get rid of a cold while you are pregnant?
Not a whole lot. I know you can take Sudafed and your Doctor might give you the approval to try something else. Call your...
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Can the virus that causes cold sores be transferred to infect a wound elsewhere on the body by touching?
Cold Sore Virus Transfer Yes.I have asked 2 doctors about this. The virus that causes cold sores around the mouth is herpes...
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Is it safe to fly with a fever?
Flying With A Fever You would be exposing everyone else and many people don't like that. Airlines tend to get a little unhappy...
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What causes TB?
Tuberculosis! It's an infection, usually in the lungs.
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What is rhinovirus?
Rhinovirus A rhinovirus is one of a group of viruses most commonly known as the cause of the common cold.
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Why would your gums get very sore with the flu?
Sore Gums With the Flu When most people get the flu they are so sick they are lucky to just keep liquids in their system. When...
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If it is chilly outside but your body is hot and sweaty do you have to wear a coat to keep from catching a cold?
Hot Body in Chilly Temperature and Colds You are unlikely to catch 'a cold' unless you are in close proximity to someone who is...
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Is it dangerous to have a cold and be coughing at 11 weeks pregnant?
Cold and Coughing at 11 weeks Pregnant No, it isn't dangerous. What you take to soothe your cough may be dangerous. Before...
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Does your metabolism speed up when you have a cold fever or flu?
Speeded Up Metabolism What is metabolism?...It is the sum of all biochemical processes in the body. This includes the...
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In cold weather should you go swimming if you have a cold?
Going Swimming With a Cold Probably not, you might get sicker. Although cold weather has nothing to do with catching a "cold",...
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What are the symptoms of dengue fever?
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Dengue fever includes the 21 symptoms listed below: High fever -...
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Is it helpful to drink lots of ginger tea with honey when you are infected with a cold?
Ginger Tea With Honey for a Cold Hot tea is great.
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Is the saying 'starve a fever and feed a cold' true?
It is a misunderstanding that most assume this refers to eating and/or drinking. In actuality this phrase concerns temperatures....
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What is the difference between H5N1 and Bird Flu?
H5N1 and Bird Flu Difference Influenza (flu) viruses are a group of RNA viruses designated as types A, B, and C. "Bird flu"...
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How fast does air travel when you cough?
Speed of Air of Cough Coughs can travel speeds greater than 100 mi (160 km) per hour.
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What were the dates of the Spanish Flu pandemic?
1918-1919 The Influenza Pandemic was in 1918 to 1919
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What does Influenza look like?
What Influenza Virus Looks Like To view what the influenza virus looks like, you can go...
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Is it possible for a child's high temperature to melt ear wax and if so how high does the temperature have to be?
High Fever Melting Ear Wax Yes, warmth to a high fever can cause wax in the ears to melt. If a child is laying on one side of...
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Why do you get a frontal headache when you have a cold with nasal congestion?
It sounds like your sinuses may actually be congested. When your sinuses become congested they create pressure in your head which...
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If you are scheduled for rhinoplasty and you feel like you are coming down with the flu will they still do the surgery?
Rhinoplasty Surgery With the Flu They will not perform surgery if you are in the "first" or "second" stage of your cold/flu....
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