Health Files
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To help you take care of your health, we have put together a series of educational files regarding everyday health issues. These are intended to provide information and are not meant for diagnosis.
Cough
What is a cough? A cough is a protective, primitive reflex in healthy individuals. It is a sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs, and usually accompanied by a distinctive sound. Coughing is an action the body takes…Teething
What is teething? Teething refers to the process of new teeth rising or erupting from the gums. For one baby, cutting a tooth can happen overnight without pain, while another child might have to go through a long, drawn out and painful experience.Key Facts about…
Cold
What is cold (or common cold)? The common cold is a benign infection of the respiratory passages (i.e., nose and throat) that often leads to runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes. No less than 200 viruses can cause a cold. The most common types are rhinoviruses, which cause about…Flu
What is flu (or influenza)? The term Influenza has its origins in Italy during the 15th century, where the cause of the disease was ascribed to unfavourable astrological influences. Evolution in medical thought led to its modification to influenza di freddo, meaning “influence of the cold.” The word…NEWS