Word Finder - colds

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A condition of low temperature.

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Come in, out of the cold.

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(with 'the') A harsh place; a place of abandonment.

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The former politician was left out in the cold after his friends deserted him.

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A common, usually harmless, viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.

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I caught a miserable cold and had to stay home for a week

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Rheum, sleepy dust

You may be more susceptible to colds or other infections, or become more accident-prone.

Colds, however, are milder and more likely to cause a runny or stuffy nose.

He insisted that fresh, cold air was not the cause of colds, and preached zealously the " gospel of ventilation."

Saltmaking is by no means an unhealthy trade, some slight soreness of the eyes being the only affection sometimes complained of; indeed the atmosphere of steam saturated with salt in which the workmen live seems specially preservative against colds, rheumatism, neuralgia, &c.

Infection by a virus may come from the same virus that causes colds and from an Epstein-Barr virus - the latter causes glandular fever.

Increased susceptibility to colds, flu, sore throat etc may follow.

Most colds are caught by breathing in droplets that contain the virus which have been breathed or sneezed out by someone with a cold.

Wheezing in children is most often caused by colds rather than by asthma.

Unfortunately, your baby will suffer occasional bouts with childhood illnesses, such as colds, ear infections, sore throats, stomach viruses, etc. You'll want to keep him as comfortable as possible and well-hydrated.

Keeping your cat safe indoors, where its exposure to other animals and possible agents of infection is limited, is the first line of defense against colds and influenza viruses.

There are teas that you can make to cure a headache, teas that induce relaxation, and teas to cure colds.

The Huntington College of Health Sciences adds that ginger may be effective in shortening the duration of colds and flu.

Cayenne helps to clear up a stuffy nose or the chest congestion associated with colds and flu.

Natural sinus relief herbs help clear the sinus congestion and headaches that accompany colds, while elderberry tincture is a time-honored remedy for the flu.

It can be taken during colds to help relieve coughing and it can also be used to calm down ulcers.

In the Ayurveda methods of treatment used by ancient India cultures, cinnamon was heavily used as a tool for improving diabetes, colds and indigestion.

While limited scientific studies have been done on the benefits of goldenseal, a long history of use by Native American tribes of North America make goldenseal a popular choice for colds, flu, and various infections diseases.

It's frequently combined with other herbs in formulas marketed to fight colds and other disorders.

Since ancient times, herbalists recommended cinnamon as an antimicrobial agent, to treat exhaustion and tiredness, for stomach upsets, colds and other upper respiratory ailments.

Colds and Flu-By encouraging perspiration, ginger may help individuals detoxify from unwanted germs and overcome illness.

Another natural antihistamine, scutellaria, also known as skullcap, can also protect you from colds and flu.

The Hyland's Homeopathic Remedy Chest contains 29 different remedies to treat everything from headaches to coughs and colds.

Windflower is commonly used on women and children to treat infection, colds and coughs, particularly if the symptoms get worse at night.

If you tear frequently due to seasonal allergies or frequent colds, you'll benefit from a mascara that won't budge.

You may also find that you are susceptible to colds and other illnesses when you are under a lot of stress or feeling anxious.

This makes you susceptible to illness such as colds and flu, and puts your body at risk for more serious medical disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes,and heart disease.

Your immune system is weakened making you more susceptible to catching colds, the flu and other communicable diseases.

By beginning to take garlic supplements about three weeks before cold and flu season starts and continuing the dose throughout the season may mean fewer colds.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps with iron absorption, healing, repairing tissue and bone, and can even help to prevent certain cancers, colds and flu, and other health conditions.

Shortness of breath, bad colds and flu symptoms, yellowish (coffin) fingernails, eyes looking lowly and dimly lit up were signs of the unhealthy aspect of smoking cigarettes.

Cough less and have fewer colds and flu symptoms.

Or, if you are buying winter wear because you live in a snowy climate, you want to cut down on the amount of winter colds if you can.

Many people ingest this herb in pill form regularly in an attempt to avoid colds and other minor illnesses.

Ginger is also reported to ease symptoms of colds.

Do not avoid taking allergy medicine while on CPAP therapy because allergies and colds can cause sinuses to become plugged as well.

Without regular sleep and good eating habits, the body's natural defenses begin to break down and this leads to a higher incidence rate of colds and flu which can contribute to absenteeism, lack of sleep and grouchiness.

Asthma, colds, sinus infections, and other conditions that cause nasal or sinus congestion can all lead to snoring.

People who tend to have colds or allergies that make it difficult to breath through their nose may find a full face mask to be more comfortable to use during those "stuffy" nights.

Blocked nasal passages, caused by colds, allergies or nasal polyps or a deviated septum.

A congested or stuffy nose is a common symptom of colds and allergies.

These medicines do not cure colds or reverse the effects of histamines, chemicals released as part of the allergic reaction.

They will not relieve all of the symptoms associated with colds and allergies, only the stuffiness.

Acetaminophen is commonly mixed with other ingredients as part of combinations intended for colds, influenza, and other conditions.

It is a symptom of many conditions, but is most often associated with colds or influenza.

Sore throats are most common during the winter months when upper respiratory infections (colds) are more frequent.

Since both bacterial and viral sore throat are contagious and pass easily from person to person, the doctor will seek information about whether the patient has been around other people with flu, sore throat, colds, or strep throat.

Some were widely used as decongestants for colds and allergies.

Despite their name, cold sores have nothing to do with colds.

Nobody knows what stirs the virus into action, but stress, fever, colds, and sunburn encourage outbreaks.

Taking precautions against colds and bronchial infections (washing hands, not sharing dishes, avoiding sick people) can cut down on stridor from infective causes.