Cold, Flu, and Sinus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Cold, Flu, and Sinus

You've got a stuffy nose, a sore throat, and a pounding headache, but how d...

You've got a stuffy nose, a sore throat, and a pounding headache, but how do you know if it's a cold or the flu?

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Cold Flu and Sinus

25 Ways to Survive Cold and Flu Season

<p>Sick days? No way! Fight off seasonal sniffles with these expert-approve...

Sick days? No way! Fight off seasonal sniffles with these expert-approved prevention and get-well strategies, from acupressure to zinc.

Cold Flu and Sinus

11 Signs It’s More Serious Than the Common Cold

Is it just a cold, or something else? Doctors explain how to tell if you ha...

Is it just a cold, or something else? Doctors explain how to tell if you have the common cold or something more serious that requires medical attention, such as the flu, strep throat, meningitis, or mono.

Cold Flu and Sinus

10 Biggest Myths About The Flu

<p>Isn't it time to get a clue about the flu? Stay informed and make th...

Isn't it time to get a clue about the flu? Stay informed and make this your healthiest flu season yet.

Cold flu and sinus

5 Things Everyone Needs to Know to Protect Yourself From This Year’s Flu

It’s almost that time of year. Follow our expert advice to boost your immun...

It’s almost that time of year. Follow our expert advice to boost your immunity—and get a better shot (so to speak) at not getting sick.

Woman nursing a cold or flu at home with stuffy nose

Cold flu and sinus

7 Conditions That Feel Like the Flu–But Aren't

Other bugs can also cause those flu-like symptoms.

Cold flu and sinus

10 Ways You May Put Yourself at Risk for Flu (Without Realizing It!)

Cold flu and sinus

Here Are 7 Reasons to Stop Putting Off Your Flu Shot

Blowing off this crucial vaccine can affect your loved ones, your wallet, a...

Blowing off this crucial vaccine can affect your loved ones, your wallet, and more.

Cold flu and sinus

11 Reasons You Have a Stuffy Nose–and What to Do About It

If you really want to get rid of a stuffy nose fast, you need to know what&...

If you really want to get rid of a stuffy nose fast, you need to know what's causing your congestion. Find out with our guide to all the reasons your breathing is blocked.