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Seasonal illnesses like flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) often arrive when the weather turns cool. At MU Health Care, our experts can diagnose, treat and help you recover from seasonal viruses or infections. For prevention, we offer vaccinations in our primary care and Quick Care clinics. Seasonal illnesses are common, but they sometimes turn serious in people who have compromised or developing immune systems. Infants and children born prematurely are at a greater risk of severe illness, as are people with preexisting heart or lung conditions, such as asthma, and older adults. Our doctors have experience in caring for people who are sick with infectious diseases, both in primary care settings and with teams dedicated to adults and children specifically. Seasonal Illness guide Seasonal illnesses, many of which are viruses, are contagious and spread in day cares, schools, at work and in public spaces. If you feel sick, or if someone in your family is sick, doctors re...

Q: I am a pharmacologist, recently retired at age 71. In my opinion, the blood pressure guidelines need to be carefully considered in those of us who are healthy, thin and active with a BP in the 140/90 range. I think I am more apt to suffer a decrease in my quality of life on BP drugs and will fight any physician who thinks I need to take these meds! What's more, overmedicated elderly people have a higher incidence of falls, which can be devastating. A: The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issued new guidelines for treating high blood pressure earlier this year. People who are otherwise healthy but have systolic blood pressure between 130 and 140 need to use nondrug approaches initially to lower their BP. Anything above 140/90 requires "pharmacologic therapy." These guidelines do not take age into account, though. A new study in JAMA Internal Me...

See also Warning section. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Taking certain MAO inhibitors with this medication may cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. Avoid taking isocarboxazid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, or tranylcypromine during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication. Ask your doctor when to start or stop taking this medication. Some products that may interact with this drug are: beta blockers (such as metoprolol, atenolol), guanethi...

During cold and influenza season, individuals infected with these viruses may experience a variety of symptoms, including body and muscle aches, coughing, fever, a general feeling of malaise, headaches, nasal congestion, sneezing, and sore throat. Moreover, individuals with COVID-19 may experience 1 or more of these symptoms in varying degrees. Many individuals will elect to initially self-treat mild to moderate symptoms associated with these viruses using the multitude of non-prescription medications on the market, such as analgesics/antipyretics, anesthetic and antiseptic products for sore throat, antihistamines, cough expectorants and suppressants, and decongestants. These medications are available as multi-ingredient or single-entity products. As accessible health care providers, pharmacists can assist patients in the proper selection and use of these products; assess whether self-treatment is appropriate, especially in individuals with preexisting medical conditions and/or those t...

There are 5 simple things you can do to prevent or treat seasonal cold and flu symptoms. None are "miracle" cures, infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner said, but they can help. Zinc lozenges may help prevent infection, while mild exercise can ease congestion if you're already ill.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! ...

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, little was done beyond flu shots to counter the seasonal respiratory virus infections that circulate among the general public in a typical year — such as influenza viruses, coronaviruses, rhinoviruses and more. During the first two years of the pandemic, people largely got a reprieve from other viruses like flu and respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. Many people went two years without getting sick, perhaps a first in their lifetime and certainly out of the ordinary for children. Outbreaks that did occur were much smaller than usual. Now, these viruses are back. Heading into winter, pediatricians and hospitals are reporting an influx of young patients with RSV. Flu cases are spiking. But why did these viruses disappear in the first place? And what does this mean for the cold and flu season? Will there be a "tripledemic" this winter? Amid the holiday season, understanding the dynamics of how viruses surge and plunge helps explain why so...

Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus or staph) is a bacterium that lives on the skin. Staph causes millions of skin and soft tissue infections yearly, including lip infections. The bacteria enter through a cut or wound around the lips and infect the surrounding tissue. Staph can also travel to other organs via the bloodstream. Although most staph infections are treatable, they can be deadly if not handled quickly. This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for staph infections on the lip. V_Sot / Getty Images Staph Infection Symptoms Staph infections can cause mild to severe side effects. Common symptoms of a lip staph infection include: Redness Swelling Tenderness Warmth Drainage Ulceration Fever/shaking chills If the staph infection travels to the bladder, it can cause pain, frequency, and urgency of urination. If the bacteria infect the joints or bones, it can cause pain. Coughing and shortness o...

What Is Advil Cold & Sinus? Advil Cold & Sinus (pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen) is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to help relieve cold and flu symptoms. Advil Cold & Sinus is a combination product that contains pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen.  Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that influences chemical binding sites called alpha-adrenergic receptors.  It narrows blood vessels in the nose, relieving stuffy-nose symptoms. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that blocks unique proteins called cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-1 and 2). By blocking COX-1 and 2, ibuprofen relieves fever, inflammation, and pain. Advil Cold & Sinus is available in tablet and capsule form. Drug Facts Generic Name : Pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen Brand Name(s) : Advil Cold & Sinus Drug Availability : Over the counter Therapeutic Classification : Analgesic/deconge...

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