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Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a condition that can bring on weakness or paralysis in your face and a rash that affects your ear. Your doctor might also call it herpes zoster oticus. Anyone who's had chickenpox can get RHS. But Ramsay Hunt syndrome is rare. About 5 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S. get it each year. Fast treatment is key. The sooner your doctor gets you medicine for RHS, the better your chances are for a good recovery. What Causes RHS? The varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles, brings on Ramsay Hunt syndrome. After you recover from chickenpox as a child, the virus turns "off," or becomes inactive. But it stays in your body, and it could become active again years and years later. Experts aren't sure why. If the virus flares up, it can attack the nerves that affect movement and feeling in your face. It can also set off shingles in adults. What Are the Risk Factors? Your chances of getting RHS go up if you've...

Between mask mandates and social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's highly likely that you managed to dodge getting sick with a cold or the flu last year. Now, you may be back at the office or have kids back in school or are just around others much more, which means your chances of coming down with something are that much higher. Knowing what the best cold and flu medicine for you is will help you get back on your feet faster if you actually get sick. The drugstore medicine aisle (or virtual ones on retailers like Amazon or Target!) can be overwhelming with all the brand and drug type options. So, we consulted with Soma Mandal , MD, a board-certified internist at Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, to break down the best cold and flu medicine for adults, and exactly what to take when and for what. If you have congestion... In the beginning stages of the common cold, it's not unusual to experience nasal congestion (that is, a stuffy nose), s...

Ricardo Alexandre Stock, 1 Elcio Luiz Bonamigo, 2 Emeline Cadore, 3 Rafael Allan Oechsler 4 1 Corneal Transplant Section, Santa Terezinha University Hospital, 2 Department of Ophthalmology and Bioethics, 3 University of Western Santa Catarina, Joaçaba, 4 Cornea Department, Oftalmo Center Blumenau, Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil Background: Infectious crystalline keratopathy is a rare, progressive infection characterized by the insidious progression of branches and crystalline corneal opacities with minimal or no inflammation. This case report describes the evolution of an infectious crystalline keratopathy caused by Cladosporium sp., which developed after tectonic keratoplasty in a patient with a history of ocular trauma. Case presentation: A 40-year-old Brazilian male was the victim of firework-induced trauma to the left eye, which resulted in a corneal laceration that could not be sutured as well as a severe traumatic cataract. The patient underwent penetrating keratoplasty...

Cold and flu season is upon us. Because symptoms like sneezing, coughing, body aches and congestion can hit hard - and sometimes quickly - it's good to have plenty of cold and flu medicine on hand so you're not running out to the nearest store when you're sick. Sometimes grocery store and drug store prices can cause a little sticker shock. To get around that, we've rounded up some of the best online deals for cold and flu medicines, and even found good prices on some immune-boosting supplements to help keep you feeling healthy. Amazon has some good deals right now. Many include free shipping and can arrive on your doorstep in just a few days. Here are some of the best prices we found: Amazon brand's nighttime cold & flu medicine. Photo provided by Amazon. COLD and FLU: Generic Amazon Basic Care Nite Time Cold Flu Relief Softgels, Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant Antihistamine, 48 Count. $7.09 Amazon Basic Care Daytime & Nighttime Cold ...

A 12-year-old girl has died of H1N1 infection in Ulliyeri region of Kerala's Kozhikode. The girl died on Sunday while undergoing treatment for swine flu. Seasonal influenza (H1N1) is a self-limiting viral, air-borne disease that spreads from person to person, through large droplets generated due to coughing and sneezing, indirect contact and close contact. After returning from Bangalore, the girl showed some symptoms. But, H1N1 was confirmed in a medical examination after she died. The girl was first admitted to Koyilandy Taluk hospital in Kozhikode. Later, she was transferred to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. The twin sister of the girl has also been diagnosed with H1N1. She is currently under treatment. H1N1 VIRUS The World Health Organization (WHO) declared its first ever Public Health Emergency of International Concern for the H1N1 virus in April 2009. About 2,84,500 people were reported to have been killed by the epidemic, while the actual number may be much higher. The v...

There is little evidence that cough medicines work better than home remedies at easing a child's cough. Most of the time, unless a cough is causing distress or disturbing sleep, there is no need to treat it. Children's coughs usually resolve on their own after a couple of weeks. Cough medicines do not clear a cough but may make a child feel more comfortable. This article outlines current advice on treating children's coughs and home remedies that might be safer and more effective in making a coughing child feel more comfortable. There is usually no need to treat a child's cough with medication. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), coughing helps a child remove mucus, infections, and irritants from their respiratory tract. The AAAAI also states that most over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines are not particularly effective. However, if a child's cough is causing distress or disturbing their sleep, caregivers may want to consult ...