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Throat diseases

Links to artciles about throat diseases.

Cellulitis symptoms

Symptoms of cellulitis and when to see a doctor.

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, can be triggered by dust, grass and pollen. Learn about antihistamine medicines and other ways to manage symptoms, plus find out when an allergy test might be a good idea.

Types of thermometer

Learn about digital thermometers and other different types of thermometers which you can use to take a child's temperature.

Fever in children - infographic

When should a child with a fever see a doctor? How do I treat a fever at home? Answer these questions and more with this infographic about fever in children.

Twitching eye

Spasms in the eyelid can signal fatigue, stress and in rare cases, multiple sclerosis. Learn about its causes and treatments and when to see a doctor.

Night sweats

Night sweats may be a sign of a medical condition or may be caused by a medication. Find out more about night sweats, common causes and treatments.

Bronchoscopy

During a bronchoscopy, a doctor views your airways and lungs. By inserting a tube attached to a camera, they aim to diagnose or treat a condition.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain in the muscles and bones.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the larger airways in your lungs, which causes an ongoing cough. Learn how to reduce the risk of bronchitis.

Croup

Croup is very common in children under 5 years old. Find out how croup is diagnosed and treated here.

Fatigue

Fatigue, when you always feel exhausted even if you are well rested, could be a symptom of something that is wrong. You may need to see your doctor.

Self-help tips to fight mild fatigue

Learn how to fight fatigue, sleep better and restore your energy with these 9 tips.

Adrenal fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is a concept referring to a variety of symptoms. Find out about the causes of fatigue and how to treat it.

Cough

Most coughs are caused by viruses which inflame the throat, windpipe or lungs. Here are some tips to relieve the symptoms.

Looking after a sick child

Find out how to best care for your child, make things easier for yourself and deal with minor accidents, plus where to go for expert help.

Roseola infantum

Roseola infantum (or roseola) is an infection that can cause a high fever followed by a rash. Find out more about causes, symptoms and treatments.

Foods high in vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential to your blood, brain and nervous system, and if you don’t have enough B12 you may feel tired and sick. Find out what foods are high in vitamin B12 here.

Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)

Haemoptysis (hemoptysis) is when you cough up blood from the lungs or bronchial tubes. Learn about the causes and when to seek emergency medical help.

MERS coronavirus

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus is a disease the can cause fever, cough, shortness of breath and pneumonia in most infected people.

Typhoid and paratyphoid

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are similar diseases that are common in developing nations. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment for typhoid.

Strep throat

Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by bacteria called Streptococci. Learn more about what it is, and its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine is an opioid-based medicine available on prescription from your doctor. It is categorised as a 'weak' opioid. Learn more here.

Breathing problems

Breathing problems can come on slowly or quickly, and can be just annoying, or can be very serious.

Sore throat (pharyngitis)

Pharyngitis is normally a symptom of a bacterial or viral infection and is common with a cold or flu. Here's how to care for a sore throat.

Colds

A cold is a viral infection that affects the nose, the throat and upper airways. Find out more about the common cold.

Codeine

Codeine is an opioid medicine used to relieve mild pain and suppress dry coughs. Find out how codeine works and about possible side effects.

Tuberculosis

This highly infectious disease, which mostly affects the lungs, can be spread through coughing, sneezing, speaking or even singing.

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

If your child has a serious illness, it’s important to get medical attention quickly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and what to do.

Coughs, colds and ear infections in children

It’s normal for a child to have 8 or more colds per year. Read this article to find out more about common childhood ailments.

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Search results for: "symptoms"

Life stage

Throat diseases

Cellulitis symptoms

A guide to hay fever

Types of thermometer

Fever in children - infographic

Twitching eye

Night sweats

Bronchoscopy

Fibromyalgia

Bronchitis

Croup

Fatigue

Self-help tips to fight mild fatigue

Adrenal fatigue

Cough

Looking after a sick child

Roseola infantum

Foods high in vitamin B12

Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)

MERS coronavirus

Typhoid and paratyphoid

Strep throat

Dihydrocodeine

Breathing problems

Sore throat (pharyngitis)

Colds

Codeine

Tuberculosis

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

Coughs, colds and ear infections in children

Life stage

Throat diseases

Cellulitis symptoms

A guide to hay fever

Types of thermometer

Fever in children - infographic

Twitching eye

Night sweats

Bronchoscopy

Fibromyalgia

Bronchitis

Croup

Fatigue

Self-help tips to fight mild fatigue

Adrenal fatigue

Cough

Looking after a sick child

Roseola infantum

Foods high in vitamin B12

Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)

MERS coronavirus

Typhoid and paratyphoid

Strep throat

Dihydrocodeine

Breathing problems

Sore throat (pharyngitis)

Colds

Codeine

Tuberculosis

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

Coughs, colds and ear infections in children

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