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    What Makes My Nose Run?

    March 5, 2016

    With the cold weather sticking around, it feels like we've all got a runny nose most of the time now. Find out why your nose runs and find first aid tips. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: boogers. runny nose, cold, sinuses, sniffles, snot

    girl with a runny nose
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    What Makes Your Nose Bleed?

    March 4, 2016

    Nose bleeds (epistaxis) may be alarming, but they're also quite common. Learn about the common causes of nose bleeds. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: allergies, bleeding, blood thinners, cold, epistaxis, first aid, high blood pressure, nose bleed, sinus infection

    What Makes Your Nose Bleed
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Tips to Keep Your Baby Snuggled Warm This Winter

    January 23, 2016

    With cool weather, you've got to figure out how to keep your new baby warm, but not too warm. It's tricky to find just the right balance of clothing layers. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: baby, baby clothes, cold, frostnip, winter

    tips to keep your baby snuggled warm this winter
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    Beat the Sniffles! How to Clear Sinuses and Nose

    September 27, 2015

    Steam, Neti pots, and saline are simple ways to keep your nose clean and clear throughout the fall. Learn how this helps you breathe better. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: allergies, allergy season, clear sinuses, clogged sinuses, cold, cold and flu season, cold season, nasal irrigation, neti pot, spring allergy symptoms, stuffy nose, tea tree oil

    neti pot
  • Article - 39 Second Read

    Surviving Your Baby’s First Cold

    March 27, 2015

    Despite your best efforts, your new baby has a cold. Use this infographic to discover a few items you can use to help make your baby more comfortable. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: baby, cold, cold relief, infographic, sick, sickness

    baby thermometer
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    So You’ve Got the Flu…Now What?

    February 18, 2015

    So what happens when you fall victim to the flu? Follow our tips to help manage your symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading your illness to others. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: acetaminophen, cold, cough, fatigue, fever, flu, flu relief, flu shot, flu symptoms, headache, ibuprophen, medicine, recovery, runny nose, UPMC Urgent Care

    Learn more about fibromyalgia
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    Health Benefits of Chicken Noodle Soup

    December 13, 2014

    Chicken noodle soup may have been your mom's go-to meal during flu season, but did you know it may soothe your cold symptoms? Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Nutrition

    Tagged with: chicken noodle soup, cold, common cold, hydration, infographic, recipe, soup

    chicken noodle soup ingredients
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    How to Treat Common Cold & Flu Symptoms

    November 30, 2014

    Do you know what to do when a cold strikes? Discover which medications to take for your symptoms to make yourself more comfortable. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cold, Coughing, fever, headache, sneezing

    Sick in Bed
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Ah-Choo! Avoid Germs and Stay Healthy this Holiday Season

    November 27, 2014

    Learn more about how to have a healthy holiday season and avoid the germiest places, including airplane trays, tv remotes, and restaurant menus. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cold, common cold, flu, flu season, flu shot, germs, hand sanitizer, holiday travel, safe travel, wash hands

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