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Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
A sinus infection is a condition where the lining of your sinuses becomes inflamed. It can be caused by bacteria… What is a sinus infection? A sinus infection is a condition in which the lining of your sinuses becomes inflamed. It is caused by bacteria…
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Decongestants: OTC Relief for Congestion
Over-the-counter medicine is available to treat congestion (stuffy nose)… What are OTC decongestants? Decongestants are medicines that help relieve a congested (stuffy) nose. The congestion can be caused by a cold virus or by the flu, sinusitis, or allergies. Most decongestants come in pill…
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Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines you can buy at a store, without a prescription from your doctor. They can… headaches, arthritis pain, earaches, toothaches, back pain, and pain after surgery. They can also treat pain from a cold or the flu, sinusitis, or a…
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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is one that lasts for 8 weeks or more… obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD is a lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe) An upper respiratory infection such as bronchitis or sinusitis (some respiratory infections commonly affect children) Viral and post-viral infections…
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Repeated Infections in Children
Learn why your child may get several infections while he or she is still young… If young children are having too many ear infections, they might need antibiotics or special ear tubes. Allergies can also cause repeated sinusitis (stuffy or drippy nose) and wheezing. Allergies can cause…
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