Preparing for Flu Season: Why Should I Get a Flu Shot?

How Long Does the Flu Last?

When symptoms like a sore throat and stuffy nose set in, you often wonder two things: What is this, and how long will it last? You could be dealing with allergies, a cold, or the flu, and each has a different timeline. How long the flu lasts depends on your general health but in general […]

What is a Head Cold?

A cold, popularly known as the common cold, is a upper respiratory infection. There are millions of cases each year in the United States, so chances are that you’ve had one before. It’s a mild illness that usually requires only a few days of bed rest but costs adults productive hours at work and causes […]

Best Cold Medicine for Your Symptoms

If you’re suffering from a cold, there’s no shortage of over-the-counter medicines you can take to remedy your various symptoms. And while that’s a good thing, it can also create a lot of confusion: Do you need a cough suppressant or an expectorant? Would a decongestant tablet or nasal spray be best to relieve a […]

Life Cycle And Stages of the Common Cold

The common cold, also known as an upper respiratory infection (URI), is a self-limited viral illness that is aptly named as it affects millions in the United States annually. It is estimated adults in the U.S. get about 2-3 colds per year and children can have up to 6-8 a year. In fact, there’s a […]

When to See a Doctor for a Cough

Cough is one of the most common medical symptoms, causing as many as 30 million clinical visits per year. Though it can be annoying, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, a cough is a natural reflex that helps your body defend itself against irritants. There are many possible causes of a cough, and in most cases, a […]

Cold, Flu and COVID: How Doctors Stay Healthy

With cold and flu season just around the corner and COVID still a danger, we asked some of our expert doctors at K Health what they do to protect themselves from getting sick. Over and over again, their No. 1 answer surprised us.  Among the many preventative measures they take, including getting vaccinated against flu […]

What You Need To Know About Flu Shot Side Effects

The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection that attacks the nose, throat, and lungs. Millions of Americans get the flu every year, especially during the height of flu season each winter. The flu can cause sore throat, runny nose, body aches, fatigue, fever, and chills, and often feels like an especially bad […]

How To Get Rid of a Cold Fast

The common cold, or viral upper respiratory tract infection, is one of the most common illnesses—with most people experiencing two or more per year. While there is no known cure for the common cold, and no prescription medication that will make it go away faster, there are plenty of treatments that can help reduce the […]