Antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine and triprolidine have a long history of use and are not associated with an increased risk to the mother or the fetus. If a decongestant is indicated, pseudoephedrine has the best safety record during pregnancy and is preferred over other decongestants. Preparations containing guaifenesin and/or dextromethorphan are recommended for the treatment of a cough is pregnancy women.

You should consult a registered medical practitioner or the University Health Service for advice. Sick leave will be granted according to the normal procedures.

A cough is the sound made when the lungs suddenly expel air and secretions from the airways. A cough can have many causes but it is usually caused by a viral infection of the upper airways. A cough is a symptom of an infection and a necessary evil. A cough can be your friend serving to rid the windpipe of nasty phlegm. When it keeps the child and family awake at night, it becomes the enemy. The main treatment of a cough is good oral hydration to help loosen the secretions.

Ans.No, infants upto 5-6 months of age have adequate level of maternally derived measles antibodies, which protect them against the disease.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra provides complimentary cough drops at the concierge desk located in the entrance lobby. The use of still, video and digital cameras or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited at all times.

Most packages of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines and decongestants say "Do not take if you have one of the following..." and then goes on to list thyroid disease. While you should always check with your doctor, it's generally understood that this warning is more applicable for people with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) than hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

Ans: Any illness/disease until it requires hospitalisation is not covered under the policy. However pre and post hospitalisation expenses for specific number of days are covered under different plans.

Although some viruses (such as the common cold or influenza) are spread through aerosol droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs, HIV is not transmitted in this manner.

Most over-the-counter suppressants and cough drops contain sugar, so be wary! These can inhibit your weight loss. However, ask your pharmacist about sugar-free, alcohol-free cough suppressants these are acceptable.

No, it might even feel a tad warmer since we are flying with the wind and you won't feel a wind-chill.

A cold is a runny or stuffy nose caused by a virus. Average healthy children average 6 colds per year though it is not unusual to for them to get 2 colds per month during the "sick" months of winter. Nasal drainage may be clear, cloudy, yellow or green. The color of the drainage has no significance in diagnosing a bacterial infection, sinusitis or a need for antibiotics. There is no cure. Treatments are directed at increasing comfort until the viral infection runs it course.

In principle it can snow at any temperature below freezing. It snows at the South Pole even though the temperature is rarely above -40 C (-40 F). In more hospitable climates, however, it doesn't snow so much when the temperature is below around -20 C (-4 F). When a parcel of moist air cools, it starts producing snow before it gets that cold. By the time the temperature drops to -20 C, the snow has already fallen and the air is pretty dry.

They may be. Although other reflux symptoms are more common, unexplained persistent sore throat, hoarseness, and/or cough may be secondary symptoms of GERD.

Canine infectious tracheobronchitis (Canine cough) is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in dogs. Fortunately, the majority of cases are not serious resolving on their own in 1 to 2 weeks. The main cause of canine cough is the airborne bacteria, Bordetella bronchiseptica. A dog with Canine Cough will develop a coarse, dry, hacking cough about five to ten days after being infected.

Kennel Cough is a respiratory disease usually contracted in areas where large numbers of dogs are housed such as a kennel or a grooming salon. It is transmitted by nose to nose contact so they can get it from any dog. There is a vaccination available for protection against Kennel Cough. YES. Rabies is a fatal disease if left untreated and can affect all mammals.

There are other cough suppressants available, of course, but none of them are likely to take the place of DXM. Noscapine is a natural ingredient in opium, and is related to papaverine. It doesn't seem to have any opiate-like effects (other than cough suppression) and is not constipating. It may be a NMDA/sigma ligand like DXM. Adverse effects and effects of overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and skin rashes.