If it's a mild cold with a runny nose, but no other symptoms, the surgery is likely to be done as planned. If the cold is more severe, you have a sinus infection, a bad cough, or a sore throat, the ...

Nose and throat glands continuously make up to one to two quarts of mucus daily. All this mucus keeps membranes in your body moist and helps to fight infection. When you're sick, mucus production ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare freelance writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high ...

The common cold is a common nuisance. All that sniffling, coughing, and aching can leave you feeling miserable for days. It should come as no surprise that colds are one of the most frequent ...

When to see a healthcare provider for fever depends on a person’s age, whether they have other concerning symptoms, and how long the fever lasts. For infants under three months, any fever of 100.4°F ...

They issued the health alert as the recent icy weather took its toll, bringing down 15 per cent of the population with sniffles and sore throats. The outbreak is expected to become even worse ...