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Diseases » Chest Cold » Introduction
 

Chest Cold

Chest Cold: Introduction

An acute viral infection of the lower respiratory system. A chest cold usually progresses from a common cold and can be quite persistent. Chest colds also have the potential to develop into pneumonia.

Symptoms of Chest Cold

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Disease Topics Related To Chest Cold

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Medical Textbooks Online about Chest Cold

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Common cold
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Pneumonia
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Rhinitis
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
 

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Causes of Chest Cold

  • Often follows common cold
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary/Airways Disease
  • Smokers
  • more causes...»

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Treatments for Chest Cold

  • Will usually resolve within 3-4 days and antibiotics generally not required
  • Treat symptoms: Cold and Flu Medications, paracetamol, paracetamol + codeine
  • Increase fluid intake to 8 glasses water/day
  • Steam heaters/vapourisers
  • Cease or cut down on smoking, avoid cigarette smoke and other irritants
  • more treatments...»

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News Archives for Chest Cold

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Source: HealthDay News

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Chest Cold

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Videos for Chest Cold

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