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Posted: 24 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Parents and caregivers of kids need to know that certain bottles Children's Dimetapp and Robitussin have been recalled due to an error on the labels that could lead to dangerous overdoses. The cough syrups impacted by the voluntary recall include Children's Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and Children's Dimetapp Cold and Cough. Recent lots of both items were produced with incorrectly labeled dosing cups. The 5-milliliter and 10-milliliter graduation lines were missing from the Robitussin cough syrup cups and the 10-milliliter graduation line was missing from the Dimetapp cups. That means cups for both products only had marks for 20 milliliters, which is higher than the recommended dose for children. A cough syrup overdose can lead to serious symptoms, such as elevated or lowered heart rate, fainting, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, seizure, and hallucinations. The recalled products were issued between February 5, 2020 and June 3, 2020 and can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund. 

When checking your medicine cabinet, look for these numbers on the bottles:
  • Lots "02177" and "02178" for Children's Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM (4 ounces), expiring January 2022.
  • Lot "CL8292" for Children's Dimetapp Cold and Cough (8 ounces), expiring September 2021.

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Can I Exercise With a Cold? Research, Recovery, & More - Healthline

Posted: 22 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST

People in the United States experience an estimated 1 billion colds a year, according to the National Institutes of Health.

From being a nuisance to a leading cause of missing work or school for a few days, the common cold can slow you down. But should it keep you from exercising?

For the most part, it's best to give yourself a break from feeling the burn for a few days when you aren't feeling your best.

Keep reading for our guide to exercising (or sitting out an exercise session) with a cold.

A cold is a mild upper respiratory illness usually caused by one of a family of viruses called rhinoviruses.

According to a 2017 research review, regular exercisers self-reported in surveys that they believed they were less likely to get a cold compared with people who don't exercise

But the research is mixed.

Some studies from the 1980s connected intense exercise, such as those professional athletes engage in, with an increased incidence of colds, according to a 2015 article in Immunology & Cell Biology.

A 2020 article further suggested that many researchers agree on the connection between intense exercise and your vulnerability to a cold, but confirmed that other factors also increase your risk for colds and infections.

What we do know is that exercise can impact the body in several ways that may be problematic when you have a cold. These include:

  • Hyperthermia. Exercise can cause a person's temperature to get as high as 103°F. Besides excessive sweating, which can result in dehydration, exertional hyperthermia can cause confusion, nausea, vomiting, fast heartbeat, and potential damage to internal organs, according to research from 2017.
  • Dehydration. Even in cold temperatures, exertion can cause increased body temperatures that lead the body to cool itself off via sweat. This can result in dehydration and electrolyte imbalances for longer-term exertion.
  • Hypoxia. When a person exercises, they place increased demands on their lungs and heart. This can result in temporary hypoxia or lower oxygen levels, especially if they're exercising in higher altitudes.

These become more likely the more intense your exercise level is.

Also, exercising in adverse environments, such as high altitudes and extreme temperature highs or lows, can put significant stress on the body's central nervous system and heart, according to a 2015 research review.

Exercise in these types of environments with a cold can be demanding on your body. But researchers haven't determined if exercising in these environments actually increases your risk for a cold.

Some studies indicate that exercise may help prevent the common cold.

A 2014 review of four similar research studies in the Korean Journal of Family Medicine found that moderate-intensity exercise may help prevent the common cold.

The researchers found that moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking for about 45 minutes, resulted in a 20 percent increase in immune cells called immunoglobulins.

But the studies they examined were small, so it's tough to conclusively say that exercise has a protective effect on all people. In addition, researchers acknowledged that the quality of the included studies were poor — more research needs to be done to answer this question.

A 2017 report in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal notes that moderate exercise can help the immune system by boosting the amount of neutrophils and natural killer cells. These are two immune cell types that may help to fend off colds.

When you have a cold, you're more likely to be tired. Your body is using extra energy to fight off the cold virus. This can rob you of some of the energy you usually expend while exercising.

Keep this in mind when you're working out and maintain realistic expectations for your performance.

If you dial it back a little, the following symptoms may indicate it's OK to engage in moderate-level exercise.

Mild symptoms

If you're on the downward slope of your cold or your symptoms aren't really slowing you down that much, chances are some exercise may be OK.

Watching your intensity and keeping hydrated can help.

Earache

If an earache is one of your cold symptoms, you may be OK to exercise.

Just keep in mind that fluid buildup behind your ear could affect your balance.

You'll also likely want to avoid activities that introduce more fluid into the ear, such as swimming (or wear earplugs if you do swim).

Stuffy nose

Part of exercising is maintaining your breath. This is made more difficult by a stuffy nose, but it's not impossible.

If this is your predominant cold symptom, just watch your effort level and back off if you feel yourself having a hard time keeping up with your breathing.

You can push yourself more when your cold is behind you.

Sore throat

Sore throats are a nuisance, but they won't usually keep you from engaging in some level of exercise.

Keep yourself hydrated and sip on cool liquids frequently to help soothe your sore throat.

There are some symptoms that may indicate it's better to sit out a workout for two primary reasons:

  • Your performance is likely affected.
  • You may be putting others at risk if you exercise in a community environment, like a gym or on a team.

Fever

Most colds don't cause a fever, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So, it's a good idea to be skeptical if you have a fever with your cold.

But a cold can cause a low-grade fever (usually less than 100°F) as your body elevates its temperature to try and kill the virus.

Since your body temperature is already higher when you have a fever, raising it through exercise isn't a great idea. Hold off on exercising until you are fever-free.

Wet cough

A wet cough is when you cough up mucus.

Exercising with a wet cough will likely result in more stops and starts so you can cough up the extra mucus.

You're also putting extra strain on your lungs and heart, which could increase your risk for heart-related complications.

As a result, exercise is best skipped at this point.

Stomach symptoms

In general, when you have cold symptoms that occur below the neck (like chest congestion or stomach symptoms), it's best to skip the exercise until you feel better.

As a reminder, intense exercise can place increased demands on the body and may even temporarily depress your immune system, according to a 2017 article in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

For this reason, excessive training or repeated exercise bouts over the course of the day aren't a good idea when you have a cold (even a mild one).

Instead, try to focus on moderate exercise efforts that won't make you to lose your training gains but also won't worsen your symptoms.

Here are some examples:

Reduce your exercise intensity and duration until you start to feel better.

Because colds and stuffiness in your ears and nose can affect your balance, be careful care performing exercises that require balance or upside-down positions, such as yoga.

The good news is that colds are usually self-limiting. They will typically go away within a few days, and you can get back to exercising.

That means self-care while you have the cold can help you recover. Examples include:

  • getting plenty of rest
  • drinking fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated
  • washing your hands frequently to avoid getting or transmitting other illnesses
  • taking medications that may help reduce your symptoms, such as over-the-counter pain relievers for headache or discomfort

Taking the time to work yourself back to your previous exercise schedule and increasing your effort over the course of a few days may help.

While a cold can be a mild illness, the flu can cause more severe symptoms.

In each condition's earliest stages, sometimes it's hard to tell the difference. Here's a quick guide that may help you.

When it's a cold

  • You usually don't have a fever.
  • Your symptoms seem to come on gradually.
  • You'll have a runny or stuffy nose, plus sneezing.
  • You'll have a sore throat.
  • You won't usually have body aches.
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When it's the flu

  • You'll usually have a fever.
  • Your symptoms will come on quickly.
  • You'll have body aches, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting.
  • You can sometimes experience a stuffy nose or sneezing.
  • You can sometimes have a sore throat.
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Generally speaking, the flu usually causes more intense symptoms than a cold. Because the flu can have greater complications (and you usually feel much worse anyway), it's best to avoid working out when you have the flu.

Ideally, your cold symptoms will get better in less than a week.

If symptoms start to worsen, it may be time to talk with your doctor. Look out for symptoms like:

  • a high fever
  • coughing that's hard to control
  • increasing amounts of mucus
  • trouble breathing
  • inability to keep food or fluids down

Colds can sometimes lead to bacterial infections, such as sinus or ear infections.

Extended duration of illness and the presence of a fever can also indicate you're experiencing more than a cold.

Talk with a doctor to determine if you may need antibiotics to help treat your symptoms.

When your cold symptoms are from the neck up, you may be OK to engage in moderate exercise. Keep in mind that you may need to limit the duration or intensity.

Symptoms from the neck down can indicate it's best to wait until you're feeling better.

If at any time you start to feel worse or your cold isn't going away, it may be time to talk with your doctor.

Home remedies for common cold - Times of India

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 10:30 AM PST

The season for runny nose and sore throat is here. Common colds are so common that as per Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person is likely to suffer from common cold twice a year. Though common colds are not painful, they can leave you feeling awful.

There is no cure for a common cold but there are several home remedies and of the counter medicines that can help treat the symptoms. But it's best to first try home remedies as these do not have any side effects. Here is everything about the common cold and some simple home remedies to treat it.

Before we move on to what common cold feels like, let's talk about what exactly causes it.

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02/11​Causes of a common cold

There are many types of viruses that can cause the common cold, rhinoviruses being the most common culprit. The virus enters your body through your mouth, eyes or nose. It can easily spread when a person who is sick cough, sneezes or talks.

The virus can also spread by hand to hand contact or by sharing contaminated objects like towels, toys, telephone or utensils. If one touches their eyes, mouth and nose after such exposure, they are most likely to catch the virus.

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03/11​Symptoms of a common cold

The symptoms of cold appear a few days after you have caught the infection. Here are some symptoms of a cold.

Whole-body symptoms

Fatigue, tiredness, chills, body aches, chest discomfort, low-grade fever and difficulty in breathing.

Head symptoms

Headache, watery eyes, cough, sore throat, cough and swollen lymph nodes.

Nasal symptoms

Congestion, runny nose, sinus pressure, stuffy nose, loss of smell or taste, sneezing and water nasal secretions.

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04/11Home remedies to cure a common cold

Gargling

The simplest of all, gargling with warm water can instantly relieve a sore throat. You can gargle with a teaspoon of salt or a pinch of turmeric in a glass of warm water.

You can also try gargling with lemon juice and honey mixed with warm water. You can use any gargling solution but make sure that the water is not too hot as that can lead to burns.

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05/11​Drink lots of fluids

Drinking enough fluids can prevent dehydration and also thin mucus. Water is your best bet when it comes to staying well hydrated. Though you can also sip other things like juices and teas.

You can try honey and lemon tea as it can help break congestion and can also ease a sore throat. Hot soups can also promote nasal drainage and make breathing easier.

One must avoid alcohol if they have a cold as consuming alcohol can lead to dehydration.

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06/11​Steam

Breathing steam from hot water can help in decreasing nasal congestion and sinus pressure. You can also consider adding eucalyptus essential oil. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy suggests adding 4-7 drops of eucalyptus oil to boiling water and then inhaling the steam through the nose.

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07/11​Use a humidifier

A humidifier in the room can help decrease the symptoms of cold including congestion, cough and sore throat. A humidifier helps to maintain the moisture in the room. But make sure to change the water on a daily basis.

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08/11​Take rest

Sleeping gives your body rest and helps you to heal. When you sleep, your body makes proteins called cytokines, which are important to fight the inflammation and infection.

You can try to get some extra sleep to help your body fight off the cold virus.

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09/11​Use hot packs on your sinuses

You can use a hot water pack or even hot water bags to relieve sinus pain. Make sure that the temperature is not too hot.

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10/11​Blow your nose

Blowing your nose is better than sniffing the mucus back into your head. But make sure to be gentle and not blow too hard. Blowing too hard can send the germ-carrying phlegm back to your ear passages, which can cause earaches.

The best technique is to press a finger over one nostril while you blow the other side gently.

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