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How Can I Treat Pharyngitis at Home

" When foreign bacteria enter the body, your body goes through an inflammatory response. Moreover, when bacteria and viruses invade the inner part of your throat or the pharynx, it causes Pharyngitis. Pharyngitis refers to the inflammation in the backside of the throat. What is Pharyngitis? Most people know Pharyngitis as a “sore throat.” A sore throat is one of the most common conditions that everyone encounters in their lifetime. It’s most evident, and instant ...

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Norovirus: Symptoms and Prevention

" With Cruse Ship “Outbreaks” making national headlines on a regular basis, awareness of Norovirus – a group of highly contagious viruses that cause gastrointestinal illness – is extremely important.   Often called stomach flu, viral gastroenteritis, and food poisoning, Norovirus is spread through contaminated food, water, and surfaces, in addition to air and direct contact. Persistent in a variety of environments, Norovirus can survive for weeks outside the body. There is no immunity for the virus so anyone ...

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Dispelling Myths: Can Adults Get Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

HFMD is often perceived as an illness that only impacts young children, but adults can get hand, foot, and mouth, too. Dispelling ...

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How Long Do Fevers Last in Infants?

When your little one develops a fever, it's natural to worry and wonder, "How long do fevers last in infants?" Fevers ...

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Are Sugar Rushes Real and How Do They Work?

Are sugar rushes real? For decades, many parents have believed in the idea of a “sugar rush,” a phenomenon where kids become ...

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