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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
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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 and find tips for first aid at home.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
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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
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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.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

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
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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
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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.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

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
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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?Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Nutrition

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

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

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

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