Common Cold

The common cold is caused by an infection in the upper respiratory system that affects the ears, nose, and throat. The rhinovirus is the most common virus that causes colds, but there are two hundred different viruses responsible for common colds around the world. Because of the variety of different strains, it is not possible…

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Do You Have Acute Sinusitis?

Sometimes it’s difficult to know if you have a cold or a sinus infection. Many of the symptoms overlap. You may also have chronic sinusitis that lasts for 12 weeks with mild symptoms, whereas acute sinusitis can cause more severe symptoms. Although acute sinusitis often clears up in seven to 10 days, there might be…

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