Anosmia (loss of sense of smell) can be caused from a bad dose of flu or a cold. Early treatment is the key to avoiding permanent damage.
tonsillitis
Sore throat: what you need to know
Most of us know what a sore throat feels like – pain or irritation in your throat that’s often worse when you swallow.
Man flu – fact or fiction?
Does the well-known ‘man flu’ have medical merit or is it a result of men overreacting to common flu symptoms?
Cough: productive or ‘wet’ cough treatments
Treatment for a productive or wet cough: find out about different treatments and what not to do.
Colds: commonsense not antibiotics
If you have a cold, commonsense self-care measures and over-the-counter medicines can help to relieve symptoms. Antibiotics are not helpful in treating the common cold, which is caused by a virus.
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition where the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs) is higher than normal, putting a strain on the right side of the heart.
Habit cough in children
A habit cough is a repetitive cough that occurs in the absence of any underlying disease. The cough is usually loud, harsh, honking or barking, and usually affects school age children.
Cough: productive or ‘wet’ cough
A productive or 'wet' cough brings up mucus or phlegm. Find out the causes and when to see the doctor.
Symptoms and causes of a common cold
Common colds usually last about a week, and shouldn't cause serious illness in healthy people. Find out how to relieve cold symptoms and stop the spread.
Croup: symptoms and treatments
Croup is an infectious condition that causes inflammation of the voice box (larynx) and airways, resulting in breathing difficulties and a barking cough.
