The latest and most effective information on preventing and treating colds and fluUnder the weather? Eminent lung specialist Neil Schachter, M.D., arms you with the knowledge you need to boost immunity and avoid illness. And when colds, flu, and other respiratory infections do strike, you'll know exactly how to relieve uncomfortable symptoms like congestion and fever.In this book you'll find:Treatment plans for the most common respiratory infections, including colds, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, and strep throatThe right way to use vitamin C and zinc to combat a coldThe important difference between a head cold and chest coldThe five best ways to quiet a coughThree signs that indicate if it's a cold or fluThree symptoms that signal it's time to call a doctorWhy humming five seconds a day can reduce risk of sinus problemsThe surprising reason why women catch more coldsAnd much moreWith Dr. Schachter's guidance, you'll stay one step ahead of colds and flu.
Featuring a new chapter that offers practical strategies on how to prevent, treat, and recover from COVID-19.
From cold and flu to pneumonia and bronchitis; from tonsillitis and sinusitis to SARS: an eminent Mt. Sinai lung specialist explains how to treat and prevent these illnesses
Leading pulmonologist Neil Schachter, M.D., shows how to avoid illness, boost immunity, and combat congestion, fever, and discomfort when cold, flu, and other respiratory infections strike. Among other things, he explains:
• Six prevention and treatment plans for the six most common respiratory infections: colds, influenza, sinusitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and pneumonia
• The four stages of a cold, and one of the best ways to avoid catching one
• Conflicting research on well-known cold remedies such as Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea
• The four major types af pneumonias, and the prevention technique that can eliminate more than 80 organisms that cause it
•Why humming five seconds a day can reduce risk of sinus problems
• The surprising reason why women catch more colds
