I have a cold, and my mouth tastes yucky. What specifically is happening? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 8 answers

I've had the flu for a few days, but woke up with something totally new to me: my nose is numb. Should I be worried? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm sick of the flu. What will speed my recovery? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 16 answers

My lady friend has been sick for a year, and nobody can figure out what's wrong. Has anyone had any experience with this kind of sickness? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2007 - 46 answers

Medical Advice/Common Sense Filter: This is my second week of having pretty serious flu symptoms. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2007 - 13 answers

Last Thursday I was diagnosed with the flu. Sunday I was diagnosed with a sinus infection. Today is Monday and I do not feel even the slightest bit better. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2007 - 14 answers

If a fever is the human body's response to pathogens, does taking medicine to bring down one's fever increase recovery time? If this is true, is it true of all medicines that treat cold/flu symptoms?
posted on Mar 21, 2006 - 11 answers

How do you and your significant other deal with one of you being/getting sick (cold/flu/etc)? Does the sick one make any attempt to avoid getting the other sick? If so, how?
posted on Feb 7, 2006 - 22 answers

Let's hear your method for preventing colds and other sicknesses! [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2005 - 66 answers

Any tips for getting through a day at work while feeling flu-ish? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2005 - 14 answers