Cold & Flu: Treatments

Influenza - Treatment Overview
Article
09/29/06, Healthwise
In most healthy people, influenza (flu) will go away in 5 to 7 days. The worst symptoms usually last 3 to 4 days. Home treatment to ease symptoms and prevent complications is usually all that is needed.
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Influenza - When To Call a Doctor
Article
09/29/06, Healthwise
Callor other emergency services if:
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Influenza - Home Treatment
Article
09/29/06, Healthwise
If you have influenza, you can expect the illness to go away on its own in about 7 to 10 days. In the meantime, you can take steps to feel better:
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Sinusitis - Other Treatment
Article
08/22/06, Healthwise
There is no other medical treatment for sinusitis at this time.
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Influenza - Other Treatment
Article
09/29/06, Healthwise
No other treatment is available for influenza.
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Influenza - Surgery
Article
09/29/06, Healthwise
Influenza cannot be treated with surgery.
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Sinusitis - When To Call a Doctor
Article
08/22/06, Healthwise
Call your health professional if sinusitis does not improve after two days of home treatment and you have symptoms such as:
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Home Treatment
Article
01/18/06, Healthwise
If your child has whooping cough, the coughing spells can be frightening. You may be able to help manage the symptoms by:
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Warm-mist vs. cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
Q & A
04/02/07, MayoClinic.com
Warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers are equally effective in humidifying the air.
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