This content is machine translated Cold and flu Seasonality of respiratory viral infections. The changes in temperature and humidity typical of the cold season are associated with an increase in respiratory viral infections. For respiratory infection control, consistent hygiene and a healthy lifestyle…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Influenza virus A and B Do not miss flu vaccination During the current COVID-19 pandemic, inpatient health care services could be severely strained as the number of cases increases. Flu vaccination can help reduce the burden of illness in winter…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute and chronic cough In some cases a detective work Acute coughs are often viral and usually do not require the use of antibiotics – however, if pneumonia is present, antibiotics may be essential for survival. Chronic cough is a…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Rhinovirus infection Fight off acute respiratory infections naturally through immune stimulation Colds are caused by rhinoviruses in 70% of cases. Typically, the disease lasts 10 to 14 days and numerous treatment options are not very effective. Patients with asthma or COPD…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Versatile chamomile Studies show surprising results Chamomile has been known since ancient times as a medicinal plant that provides relief from stomach problems and inflammatory processes on the skin and mucous membranes. In recent years, clinical…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Flu and cold Symptomatic therapy is sufficient for uncomplicated colds The common cold is one of the most common infections in outpatient medicine. It is usually treated purely symptomatically. Antibiotics are indicated only for superinfections caused by bacteria.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Infectiology When are the antiviral drugs used? In an interview with HAUSARZT PRAXIS, Prof. Dr. med. Hansjakob Furrer from the University Clinic for Infectiology at the Inselspital Bern provides information on the subject of colds and flu.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pollen allergy due to hardy alders Hay fever in winter – does it exist? The purple alder adorns our daily cityscape, but the green splendor can also trigger allergies in winter, Swiss researchers have found.
