What are the best ways to get rid of a bad, dry cough or shorten a cold's duration? From flu shot reactions to cough remedies while pregnant, managing cold and flu involves targeted nutrition and mucus clearance.
Because of the potential for serious side effects, the FDA has prohibited the use of over-the-counter cough medicines for children under the age of 4. So when infants 1 year old or younger have a cough, relying on natural remedies such as nasal rinsing, warm fluids and mist therapy is the best path to relief.
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Sore throat is a common symptom of upper respiratory tract infections, such as a cold or the flu. Itβs not uncommon to also have varying degrees of hoarseness or to completely lose your voice. Viral infections are the most common cause of hoarseness, or laryngitis.
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Nursing mothers get sick just like anyone else. When a viral or bacterial infection brings on a severe sore throat, itβs natural to be concerned about the possibility of medications passing into the breast milk and potentially harming the baby.
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