A self-treatment guide for colds and flu
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www.chic.org.uk A self-treatment guide for colds and ‘flu Know your enemy – what are colds and ‘flu? Let’s start by sorting out the difference between colds and ‘flu, because there is a difference, although both are virus infections. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses, so there is no point in trying to get some from your doctor to cure a cold. In fact there is no cure, you just have to wait while your body’s natural defences fight off the virus. This will take several days, but you can effectively treat the symptoms and make yourself more comfortable with over-the-counter medicines. Colds are caused by more than 100 different viruses, so many that it is impossible to make a vaccine that would stop us from getting them. Colds are caught by breathing in microscopic droplets of fluid containing the virus sneezed or coughed out by a person who has a
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Children’s infectious diseases
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English January 2002 [DOH-5980] www.health.nsw.gov.au 1 of 4 Children’s infectious diseases For more information contact your local health unit, community health centre, pharmacist or doctor Chickenpox Time from exposure to illness 2 to 3 weeks. Symptoms Slight fever, runny nose, and a rash that begins as raised pink spots that blister and scab. Can be more severe in pregnant women and newborns. Do I need to keep my child home? Yes, for 5 days after the rash first appears and until the blisters have all scabbed over. How can I help prevent spread? Immunisation is available for children at 18 months of age. It is recommended for people over 12 years who are not immune. Conjunctivitis Time from exposure to illness 1-3 days. Symptoms The eye feels scratchy, is red and may water. Lids may stick together on waking. Do I need to keep my child home? Yes, while there
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Runny Nose in the Child Care Setting
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California Childcare Health Program 1 Runny Nose in the Child Care Setting (The Snuffly Child or Green Gooky Nose) Health & Safety Notes California Childcare Health Program What is it? The child with a runny nose and stuffiness is a fa- miliar problem in the child care setting. The nose is lined or covered by a delicate tissue called “mucosa” which produces mucus (sticky, slippery secretions) to protect the nose. If this tissue is irritated, it swells up, causing blockage and a lot of mucus. Sometimes children get repeated runny noses or permanent sniffles and a green nasal discharge, which are un- comfortable conditions for the child as well as child care provider. What causes the runny nose? 1. The common cold is the most typical cause of a runny nose and chronic runny nose. This is generally a mild illness, and the child feels and looks well other- wise.
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Symptoms and Treatment for Cold and Flu
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You May Have a Cold: You May Have the Flu : Symptoms: Symptoms: Runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, sore Fever, lasting 3-4 days about 102-104 throat, dry cough, headache, general body degrees. aches. Headaches and general aches and Onset gradual, typically lasting 1-2 days. pains are extremely common and A cold usually lasts about 1-2 weeks. often severe. One symptom usually precedes the A dry cough, runny nose and sore others, while coughing and sore throats throat. may persist after others have disappeared. Fatigue and weakness can last up to 2-3 weeks, periodically resulting in Home Treatment: extreme exhaustion. Drink plenty of liquids. Hot water, herbal tea or chicken soup will help relieve Home Treatment: congestion. Plug in a cool mist vaporizer of take a Use disposable tissues, not hot, steamy shower to return moisture handkerchiefs, to reduce the
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The Art of Getting Well Germanium
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Several paperback books recently found in health food stores- and book stores describe the merits of “germanium”, and until- several years ago many health food stores and pharmaceutical- companies were beginning to stock the substance. One reference is- Germanium: A New Approach to Immunity by Betty Kamen, Ph.D.- and another is Germanium: The Health and Life Enhancer, Sandra- Goodman, Ph.D.1.
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Oxygen-Nutrition for Super Health
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We wish to introduce an exciting new- Orthomolecular concept — Oxygen-Nutrition for- Super Health. It’s becoming clear from research- findings in oxygen biochemistry, that correct- tissue oxygenation and in addition a correct- food/oxygen mixture is absolutely required for- optimal health. Breathing provides the spark for- life; nutrition keeps the fire burning. In our- everyday activity, in exercising and endurance- training, and in response to life’s stresses,- oxygenation of our tissues is often the factor- which most limits our performance. We suggest- that for optimal health, the individual needs to- consider not only optimizing nutrition but- optimizing oxygenation in order to optimally- utilize one’s foods.
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Healthy Life Sleep
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EALTHY LIFESTYLE. Sleep. Different people need different amounts of sleep to stay … The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that every day, healthy …
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