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Posts Tagged ‘colds’

Patient has a hereditary form of a male sterility involving nonmotile sperm. His condition is traced to defects in the cytoskeleton components of the sperm’s flagella. Based on these findings, the physician suspects that Kevin also has a long history of recurrent respiratory tract disease. Kevin confirms that he has had colds, bronchitis, and influenza more frequently than his friends. Why would the physician suspect that Kevin probably had a history of frequent respiratory disease based on his diagnosis of sterility due to nonmotile sperm?

I know a lot about kidney disease (renal failure), but can’t seem to find the answer to one question: how is the immune system affected by kidney disease? I would like to know if people with kidney disease are more likely to catch colds, flus, etc. than those without it? If anyone knows the answer to this question, I’d appreciate your answer! Thanks.

My boyfriend and I have been really realy down and tired the last couple weeks. We both had colds a few weeks ago but they went away. Now it seems like we could sleep all day long, its unusual that we are this tired and not motivated.

I’m just wondering, is a headache a common symptom of colds?

I have read that taking decongestants and expectorants can actually Extend an illness like a cold or the flu because they are stopping your body from doing what it does naturally to combat such things. Is this proven? If so, why do so many people take SO many drugs to combat little colds?

PS- I’ve had a cold since Sunday and have steered clear of symptom relievers, relying on water, tea, mentholated lozenges, and as much rest as I can get. It seems to be clearing up, I’m just left with a hoarse voice and minor stuffy nose.