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Cold Sore
Cold sore Definition Cold sores are small red blisters, filled with clear fluid, that form on the lip and around the mouth. Rarely, they form on the roof of the mouth. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplexvirus type 1 (HSV-1), which lives inside nerve tissue.... Read more |
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cold-blooded
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echinacea
echinacea , popular herbal remedy, or botanical, believed to benefit the immune system. It is used especially to alleviate common colds and the flu. Several controlled studies using it as a cold medicine have failed to find any benefit from its use, but a 2007 review of 14 different studies said... Read more |
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Looking Glass
Looking Glass Looking Glass is the nickname for the Airborne Command Post, which was implemented by the U.S. Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War to ensure that operations would continue in the event that the primary strategic command centers were rendered... Read more |
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common cold
common cold acute viral infection of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, often involving the sinuses. The typical sore throat, sneezing, and fatigue may be accompanied by body aches, headache, low fever, and chills. The congested and discharging mucous membrane may become a fertile ground... Read more |
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Rhinitis
Rhinitis Definition Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose. Description Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers infections, allergies, and other disorders whose common feature is the location of their symptoms. In rhinitis, the mucous membranes become ... Read more |
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Decongestants
Decongestants Definition Decongestants are medicines used to relieve nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Purpose A congested or stuffy nose is a common symptom of colds and allergies. This congestion results when membranes lining the nose become swollen. Decongestants relieve the swelling by... Read more |
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Agouron Initiates Phase II Of AG7088.(Brief Article)
Agouron Pharmaceuticals Inc...placebo-controlled Phase II trial of AG7088 intranasal spray to treat common colds caused by rhinovirus...the company into a Phase III trial next ... |