The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert Wednesday over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India, warning they could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia.
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Common colds are caused by viruses. There are no effective cures, and antibiotics do not work on viruses, so treatment is targeted at managing the symptoms until your immune system has cleared the cold.
Sep 30, 2022
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University of Queensland researchers are calling for an urgent review of low influenza vaccination rates for pregnant women and whooping cough vaccinations for young and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers-to-be.
Jun 14, 2022
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Commonly known as whooping cough, pertussis is a respiratory disease that results from infection with the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. This ailment often affects children and is characterized by a severe and persistent ...
Mar 31, 2022
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Coughing is a socially awkward symptom, particularly since the COVID pandemic hit.
Mar 30, 2022
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Each year in the US, more than 300 children and young adults under 24 and more than 3,000 adults die of asthma—attacks that are often preventable. "The number is likely higher, however. A person might suffer a fatal asthma ...
Mar 30, 2022
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Public health measures to control COVID, including social distancing, masks, border closures and reduced international travel, have worked to reduce the impact of COVID.
Mar 1, 2022
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An over-the-counter cough suppressant can knock some heart cells back into rhythm, a finding that may lead to a new way to treat a rare heart condition called long QT syndrome.
Feb 18, 2022
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Imagine not wanting to leave your house because of fear you would drool. That's the choice many people with Parkinson's disease confront every day.
Feb 17, 2022
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Shortness of breath, persistent cough and fatigue are common COVID signs and symptoms. And the vast majority of people will be managing their symptoms at home.
Feb 10, 2022
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