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Common Cold
The common cold is a leading cause of doctor visits and missed days
from school and work. According to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, 22 million school days are lost annually in the United
States due to the common cold. — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases
BOOKS
Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to
Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats.
615.329 O
Paul A. Offit
New York: John Wiley, c1999
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Chinese Massage for Infants and Children: Traditional Techniques for
Alleviating Colic, Colds, Earaches, and Other Common Childhood Conditions.
615.822 C
Kyle Cline
Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1999
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Common Cold Cure: Natural Remedies for Colds & Flu.
616.205 S
Ray Sahelian
Garden City Park, NY: Avery Pub., c1999
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Colds, Flu, and Other Common Ailments Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health
Information about Common Ailments and Injuries.
616 C
Edited by Chad T. Kimball
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, c2001
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The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Colds and Flu: Incredible Tips
to Get You on Your Feet Fast- From the Leading Experts.
616.205 D
Editors of Prevention
Emmaus, PA: Rodale, 2000
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Everything You Need to Know about Colds and Flu.
616.203 I
Mick Isle
New York: Rosen Publishing Group, 2000
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The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu: Guerilla Tactics
to Keep Yourself Healthy at Home, at Work, and in the World.
616.205 J
Allison Janse
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, c2005
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Living with Chronic Sinusitis: The Complete Health Guide to Preventing
and Treating Colds, Nasal Allergies, Rhinitis and Sinusitis.
616.212 K
David W. Kennedy
New York: Healthy Living Book, c2004
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Natural Treatments for Colds and Flus.
616.205 B
Anna M. Barton
Rocklin, CA: Prima Pub., 2000
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Nature's Medicines: From Asthma to Weight Gain, From Olds to High
Cholesterol--The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures.
615.535 M
Gale Maleskey and the editors of Prevention Health Books
Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1999
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The Respiratory Solution: How to Use Natural Cures to Reverse Respiratory
Ailments: Finally, Relief from Asthma, Bronchitis, Mold, Sinus Attacks,
Allergies, Sore Throats, Colds, and Flu.
616.2004 I
Cass Ingram
Buffalo Grove, IL: Knowledge House, c2003
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WEB SITES
Cold and Flu Guidelines: The Common Cold-The American
Lung Association Site
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35873
The American Lung Association is a national voluntary health organization
dedicated to preventing lung disease and promoting lung health. The
site presents frequently asked questions about the common cold, fact
sheets, tables and references.
Common Cold, NIAID Fact Sheets
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/cold.htm
Prepared by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,
this page features an overview of the common cold. Information related
to the causes, symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention of
the infection are covered.
Common Cold-MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/common-cold/DS00056
The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research offers current
and useful information to "empower people to manage their health." The
page on the common cold identifies symptoms, causes, risk factors,
treatment options and complications. Precautions to slow the spread
of cold viruses are reviewed.
The Flu and Colds: Tips on Feeling Better-FamilyDoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org/073.xml
This site is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians,
a medical organization which represents over 93,700 medical practitioners
and students nationwide. Features include frequently asked questions
about the common cold, as well as, a review of symptoms, causes and
treatment options. Spanish-language material is available.
MedlinePlus: Common Cold
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/commoncold.html
This consumer-friendly site presents research news and overviews, as
well as, information about symptoms, treatment options, disease management
and clinical trials.
Miriam Tuliao, December 2005
