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Colds
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Common Cold 
 This searchable site "provides a comprehensive, updated and referenced source of information on the common cold." It includes segments on the anatomy of the nose, how colds occur and are spread, the prevention and recommendations for treatment for both adults and children, the testing of cold treatments, and more. Many common myths are debunked and several soothing recipes are offered, among them chicken soup and hot buttered cider. In addition, over seventy references are cited. http://www.commoncold.org/ Topics: Beverages, Infectious Diseases, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Apr 25, 2001 FDA Releases Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products
Material about the January 2008 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendation "that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and children less than 2 years of age because serious and potentially life-threatening side effects can occur from such use." Provides a press release, public health advisory, and questions and answers for consumers. From the FDA. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2008/ucm116839.htm Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases Last updated Sep 9, 2009 MedlinePlus: Cough
Compilation of links to websites about coughing, both acute (shorter in duration, usually associated with colds and flu) and chronic (caused by conditions such as asthma and allergies). Includes information about children and coughs, and news such as Federal Drug Administration (FDA) actions regarding cough and cold medicines. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cough.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated Oct 10, 2007 Why Don't We Do It in Our Sleeves?
This humorous five-minute video encourages people to cough and sneeze according to infection control guidelines. Watch and find out why it is best to cough into your sleeve. Also includes a link to "Soap in the City," a short, funny video that uses the story of Typhoid Mary to explain the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of disease. It also demonstrates the correct technique for washing hands. From three doctors. http://coughsafe.com Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 6, 2009 |
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