Common Cold

Author : Ronald Eccles
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3764399120
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Common Cold written by Ronald Eccles and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The common cold is unlike any other human disease because of two f- tors: firstly, it is arguably the most common human disease and, secondly, it is one of the most complex diseases because of the number of viruses that cause the familiar syndrome of sneezing, sore throat, runny nose and nasal congestion. These two factors have made a ‘cure’ for the common cold one of the most difficult scientific and clinical endeavours (a topic often d- cussed in the popular media, where comparisons are made with the ease of putting a man on the moon). The present book brings together a wide range of experts from epidemiologists to virologists and pharmacologists to look at recent advances in our knowledge of the common cold. In some respects the book is unique, as it focuses on the common cold, a syndrome so familiar to the layperson but one that receives little attention from the scientist and clinician. The common cold can be viewed from many different aspects as illustrated in Figure 1. The core knowledge for understanding the common cold must first come from virology and this is discussed in several chapters of the book. There have been major advances in this field because of the use of new methods of detecting viruses such as polymerase chain reaction techniques that have greatly aided our understanding of the epidemiology of viruses associated with common cold.

Author : David Arthur John Tyrrell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192632852
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cold Wars written by David Arthur John Tyrrell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cold Wars tells the story of the common cold, the most widespread disease of all. From ancient Egypt to the space age, colds have plagued mankind, and many attempts have been made to find a cure. Today, we spend millions of pounds on remedies and businesses lose millions of pounds through employee sickness- but are we any closer to conquering the cold? In the aftermath of the Second World War, a concerted effort was made in the UK to resolve the scientific conundrum of the common cold. A Common Cold Unit was established near Salisbury, making use of some rather primitive facilities provided by the American Red Cross, and for nearly 50 years was part of the British medical establishment. Much of the research was done on volunteers, who came in large numbers to the CCU to spend days in isolation while scientists attempted to give them a cold. Many eminent scientists, including James Lovelock, were part of the attempt to understand the common cold. This book begins with a brief history of colds through the centuries, describing what earlier generations believed and the strange treatments they tried. That the cold was caused by a virus was only uncovered at the beginning of the last century. The authors vividly describe the establishment of the Common Cold Unit, and its work in uncovering the causes and transmission of the cold and analysing possible treatments. Finally, they assess the progress made in recent years in understanding the psychological aspects of colds, and the latest research on prevention and cures. Cold Wars offers a fascinating account of an eccentric, but effective, attempt to unravel the mysteries of the common cold.

Author : Jennifer Ackerman
Publisher : Twelve
ISBN 13 : 9780446574013
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ah-Choo! written by Jennifer Ackerman and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some colds are like mice, timid and annoying; others like dragons, accompanied by body aches and deep misery. In AH-CHOO!, Jennifer Ackerman explains what, exactly, a cold is, how it works, and whether it's really possible to "fight one off." Scientists call this the Golden Age of the Common Cold because Americans suffer up to a billion colds each year, resulting in 40 million days of missed work and school and 100 million doctor visits. They've also learned over the past decade much more about what cold viruses are, what they do to the human body, and how symptoms can be addressed. In this ode to the odious cold, Ackerman sifts through the chatter about treatments-what works, what doesn't, and what can't hurt. She dispels myths, such as susceptibility to colds reflects a weakened immune system. And she tracks current research, including work at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, a world-renowned center of cold research studies, where the search for a cure continues.

Author : Jane Meschan Foy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781581109665
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Pediatric Care written by Jane Meschan Foy and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive manual of pediatric medicine - completely updated with 75 new chapters and e-book access.

Author : Vicki Cobb
Publisher : LernerClassroom
ISBN 13 : 1580138365
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Body Battles a Cold written by Vicki Cobb and published by LernerClassroom. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color illustrations and photomicrographs show what happens when a human body is attacked by a cold virus.

Author : Ray Sahelian
Publisher : Avery
ISBN 13 : 9780895298829
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Common Cold Cure written by Ray Sahelian and published by Avery. This book was released on 1999 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-authored by Victoria Dolby Toews.

Author : Derek Ronald French
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Common Cold No More written by Derek Ronald French and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am unable to think of any other illness that affects us as often as the common cold. The average adult suffers the misery of a cold three times a year.By the age of 80 most people will have spent at least 4 years suffering the symptoms of the common cold. I have developed a drug-free method of reducing those symptoms by up to 99%. You only need to follow my method for 3 to 5 days from the onset of a cold. Full recovery is possible in as little as 5 days. My surprisingly simple method enables you to say goodbye to sore throats, congestion, stuffiness, coughs, sore nose and all the other symptoms normally associated with a cold now, next year and for the rest of your life. Imagine how much better your life could be if you are never again forced to suffer the misery of the common cold, an unwelcome visitor which I guarantee that you will not miss.

Author : Mary Kittredge
Publisher : Chelsea House Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780791059852
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Common Cold written by Mary Kittredge and published by Chelsea House Publications. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the common cold, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention.

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Publisher : Tundra Books (NY)
ISBN 13 : 088776956X
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Can I Catch it Like a Cold? written by and published by Tundra Books (NY). This book was released on 2009 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man notices some distressing changes in his father's behavior, but after he finds out that the changes are due to depression, he is able to learn of ways to cope with the situation.

Author : Neil Schachter
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0063094355
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Good Doctor's Guide to Colds & Flu written by Neil Schachter and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From cold and flu to pneumonia and bronchitis; from tonsillitis and sinusitis to SARS and COVID-19: eminent Mount Sinai lung specialist and leading pulmonologist Neil Schacter, M.D., explains how to treat and prevent these illnesses. In The Good Doctor's Guide to Colds and Flu, he describes how to avoid illness, boost immunity, and combat congestion, fever, and discomfort when cold, flu, and other respiratory infections strike. This updated edition includes: A new chapter that offers practical strategies on how to prevent, treat, and recover from COVID-19 Prevention and treatment plans for the 6 most common respiratory infections: colds, influenza, sinusitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and pneumonia The four stages of a cold, and one of the best ways to avoid catching one The latest research on well-known cold remedies such as Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea The four major types of pneumonias, and the prevention technique that can eliminate more than 80 organisms that cause it Why humming five seconds a day can reduce risk of sinus problems The surprising reason why women catch more colds Advice for people with diabetes, asthma, allergies, and more!