Influenza to pneumonia; symptoms of common winter illnesses that are fast spreading
2 years ago

Influenza to pneumonia; symptoms of common winter illnesses that are fast spreading

Hindustan Times  

Rise in influenza cases in United States and many countries in Europe has become a cause of concern for health authorities. Cold, flus, respiratory illnesses, skin issues, and even gut problems are rampant in winter season and to remain healthy during the season, one should make sure to take prevention measures. Cold, flus, respiratory illnesses, skin issues, and even gut problems are rampant in winter season Winter season has a pleasant vibe to it but also comes with a host of illnesses. Here are common winter illnesses and their symptoms explained by Dr Vikrant Shah, Consulting Physician, Intensivist, and Infectious Disease Specialist, Zen Multispeciality Hospital, Chembur and Dr. Preeti Chabbria, Director, Internal Medicine & General Medicine, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. The typical symptoms of a cold are a runny nose, cough, sore throat, sneezing, and mild fever.

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Cold or flu? Experts on how to tell the difference as Christmas 'flunami' sweeps the UK... and when you need to seek medical help
4 days, 6 hours ago

Cold or flu? Experts on how to tell the difference as Christmas 'flunami' sweeps the UK... and when you need to seek medical help

Daily Mail  

Many of will be plagued with runny noses, coughs and sore throats this winter. Flu figures released this week by the UK Health Security Agency show cases and hospitalisations have continued to rise Colds Rhinoviruses are the most common cause of a cold, but these minor infection of the nose and throat can be due to one of more than …

Fed up of cold and cough, throat infection in winter? Know how to protect yourself from doctor
1 month ago

Fed up of cold and cough, throat infection in winter? Know how to protect yourself from doctor

India TV News  

As soon as the cold season arrives, people start struggling with problems like colds, coughs,s and sore throats. In such a situation, if you are also going through these seasonal problems, then Dr. Shrey Srivastava, Senior Consultant-Internal Medicine at Sharda Hospital, is telling why throat infection occurs in the winter season and what should you do to prevent it. This …

Winter brings surge in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 variant: Here's how you can protect yourself
11 months ago

Winter brings surge in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 variant: Here's how you can protect yourself

Hindustan Times  

Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. It’s important to take care of yourself if you’re a parent or caregiver of young children, said Sonney who is immediate past president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. "Despite …

Lack of virus exposure due to Covid may be driving ‘never-ending’ colds, experts warn
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lack of virus exposure due to Covid may be driving ‘never-ending’ colds, experts warn

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Winter is the most likely season to catch a cold but …

The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing This Holiday Season
1 year ago

The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing This Holiday Season

Huff Post  

ljubaphoto via Getty Images Experts share the most common COVID-19 issues that they are seeing in their patients. “I think the good news is, most patients we’re seeing with COVID seem to have milder and upper respiratory symptoms,” said Dr. Jonathan D. Grein, the director of hospital epidemiology at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Below, doctors share the symptoms they’re seeing …

Common Cold To Pneumonia: How To Keep Winter Illnesses At Bay
1 year ago

Common Cold To Pneumonia: How To Keep Winter Illnesses At Bay

News 18  

As much as we look forward to winter dressing, scrumptious meals, celebrations, and even vacations, we cannot ignore the fact that this winter season also has its nasty side. Winter is a time to watch out for skin diseases and respiratory infections like sore throat, coughing, and sneezing, especially in some cities with high levels of air pollution. Shedding light …

Changing Seasons and how to prevent Diseases in Children
1 year ago

Changing Seasons and how to prevent Diseases in Children

Deccan Chronicle  

Every time we observe a change in the season, the count of allergens in the environment also spikes, up to nearly 200 viruses in the air, besides other pathogens. Several diseases tend to affect children during the winter months due to various factors such as colder temperatures, increased indoor activities, and closer proximity in shared spaces. Common Cold: Viral infections …

5 Sneaky Signs You're Getting Sick
1 year, 1 month ago

5 Sneaky Signs You're Getting Sick

Huff Post  

staticnak1983 via Getty Images There are some not-so-obvious warning signs your body is fighting off a virus, according to experts. At the first sign of sickness, “you should focus on staying hydrated, eating well, getting plenty of sleep, maybe staying in if possible, and relaxing a bit more to ensure you save your energy to fight the illness,” said Aimee …

H3N2 Influenza: Symptoms, treatment, precaution and all that you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

H3N2 Influenza: Symptoms, treatment, precaution and all that you need to know

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi is observing a rapid rise in the number of flu cases recently. Facing similar symptoms to that of prolonged illness and coughing, it is reported that H3N2 Influenza is rampant in the state currently. Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Dr. SK Chhabra, Head of Department -Pulmonary, Primus Hospital, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, said, “The increase in the number of patients …

Spring influenza cases on the rise: Know symptoms, precautions and treatment
1 year, 9 months ago

Spring influenza cases on the rise: Know symptoms, precautions and treatment

India TV News  

The country is experiencing a significant rise in influenza cases over the past few weeks, causing people to suffer from painful coughs. It is not as severe as the influenza A virus, but symptoms include fever, chills, sore throat, coughing, runny nose, and sneezing, fatigue, and body aches. To avoid getting the flu, Dr. Khilnani recommends avoiding crowded places, practicing …

As Spring Influenza Cases Increase Rapidly, Know The Symptoms
1 year, 9 months ago

As Spring Influenza Cases Increase Rapidly, Know The Symptoms

News 18  

The cases of spring influenza flu have been increasing rapidly in India where people have been diagnosed with continuous cough issues and throat pain. Cough, shortness of breath and other symptoms of influenza Speaking about the same to Hindustan Times, Dr GC Khilnani from Delhi’s PSRI Multispeciality Hospital said, “In the last two months, influenza infections have increased rapidly. Persistent …

Know How To Spot First Signs Of Pneumonia
1 year, 10 months ago

Know How To Spot First Signs Of Pneumonia

News 18  

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs generally caused by bacteria and viruses. The most common bacterial cause of pneumonia is a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, while influenza or the flu is the common viral cause of pneumonia. The estimated worldwide incidence of community-acquired pneumonia varies between 1.5 to 14 cases per 1000 person-years, and India accounts for …

How to tell Covid from common cold? Know differentiating symptoms
2 years, 5 months ago

How to tell Covid from common cold? Know differentiating symptoms

India TV News  

Amid the rising cases of Covid and the onset of monsoon season, many people are suffering with symptoms that look similar. The UK ZOE Covid Symptom study app shows how to spot the difference between Covid and common cold. According to Tim Spector, epidemiologist at King's College London and leader of the study app, fatigue and sore throat are common …

You’re sneezing and coughing. Is that allergies or COVID?
2 years, 8 months ago

You’re sneezing and coughing. Is that allergies or COVID?

LA Times  

The flowers are in bloom along the Ballona Creek bike path and all over Southern California. But not every coronavirus infection plays out the same way, so the absence of fever, body aches or disconnected taste buds isn’t a sure sign that you don’t have COVID. “By and large, when you get the flu or COVID-19, the predominant problems are …

Omicron, Cold or Flu? As All Show Similar Symptoms, Here's How You Can Confirm if You Have Covid
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron, Cold or Flu? As All Show Similar Symptoms, Here's How You Can Confirm if You Have Covid

News 18  

Omicron, the new and wide-spreading coronavirus variant, has been ravaging the world, spiking up daily Covid-19 cases greatly. Omicron’s symptoms mostly resemble that of common cold’s. In all three cases of common cold, influenza, or a coronavirus disease infection caused by Omicron, the symptoms include a sore throat, runny nose, body ache, and fever. Professor Eskild Petersen, of the Aarhus …

Covid-19 and seasonal allergies: How to tell the difference, what precautions you should take
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 and seasonal allergies: How to tell the difference, what precautions you should take

India Today  

Having a cough, fever and body pain? However, with the change in season, there has also been a spurt in cases of common cold, seasonal allergies and other infectious diseases whose symptoms are similar to those of Covid-19. "Besides cough and fever, a seasonal allergy may be accompanied by sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, stuffed nose and congestion …

All about respiratory allergies: 5 facts that you should know of
3 years, 11 months ago

All about respiratory allergies: 5 facts that you should know of

Hindustan Times  

How often have you found yourself sneezing incessantly, or blowing your nose hard? It also occurs when there is an increase in pollution, such as during Diwali.” Respiratory allergies are not to be taken lightly, as negligence can lead to asthma, bronchial allergies and other pulmonary disorders. Indoor pollutants can also make respiratory allergies worse Pollution is not just limited …

What is Bronchitis and How is it Different from Common Cold?
4 years, 1 month ago

What is Bronchitis and How is it Different from Common Cold?

News 18  

It is quite common to get a seasonal cough or cold but when it becomes recurrent, you might have to get checked for other possible conditions. The most common symptoms of bronchitis are: Frequent cough with mucus production Low-grade fever Wheezing sound on breathing Fatigue Shortness of breath Pain in the chest How is bronchitis different from a common cold? …

Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'
4 years, 2 months ago

Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'

NPR  

Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season' Enlarge this image toggle caption sestovic/Getty Images sestovic/Getty Images You might have hoped the coronavirus pandemic would cancel what we doctors usually think of as "sick season," but as cool weather signals the annual arrival of autumn allergies, colds and flu in the U.S., sick season is …

Similarity of common cold, COVID-19 symptoms leading to confusion
4 years, 3 months ago

Similarity of common cold, COVID-19 symptoms leading to confusion

The Hindu  

The fluctuating weather and intermittent rains have resulted in the rise of seasonal viral illnesses including fevers, upper respiratory tract infections, vector-borne diseases such as dengue and water-borne diseases such as typhoid and gastrointestinal problems. Other severe symptoms Doctors have said that while fever, sore throat, dry cough, blocked nose, shortness of breath and loss of smell and taste are …

5 Symptoms that Distinguishes Seasonal Allergies from COVID-19, Common cold and Flu
4 years, 4 months ago

5 Symptoms that Distinguishes Seasonal Allergies from COVID-19, Common cold and Flu

News 18  

The COVID-19 pandemic has engulfed the world with uncertainty. Due to the seasonal changes, rains, indoor pollution and various other reasons, people are more prone to allergies, common cold, influenza and other illnesses during this period. But how do we differentiate seasonal allergies from COVID-19, common cold and flu? Dr Sanjay Sachdeva Director, ENT for Head and Neck Surgery, Max …

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