From cold and flu to pneumonia and bronchitis; from tonsillitis and sinusitis to SARS and COVID-19: eminent Mount Sinai lung specialist and leading pulmonologist Neil Schacter, M.D., explains how to treat and prevent these illnesses. In The Good Doctor's Guide to Colds and Flu, he describes how to avoid illness, boost immunity, and combat congestion, fever, and discomfort when cold, flu, and other respiratory infections strike.
This updated edition includes:
A new chapter that offers practical strategies on how to prevent, treat, and recover from COVID-19
Prevention and treatment plans for the 6 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
The latest research on well-known cold remedies such as Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea
The four major types of 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
Advice for people with diabetes, asthma, allergies, and more!
Author(s): Neil Schachter, M.D.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Year: 2021
Language: English
Tags: Common Cold; Flu; Contagious Diseases; Respiratory Diseases; Infectious Diseases; Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine
Cover
Title Page
Dedication
Medical Disclaimer
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Cold Wars
Chapter 2: The Scene of the Crime
Chapter 3: Treatment—The Right Choice at the Right Time
Chapter 4: Colds 101
Chapter 5: Sinusitis—The Cold That Lingers
Chapter 6: Bronchitis—When a Cough is More Than a Cough
Chapter 7: Strep Throat—When It Even Hurts to Swallow
Chapter 8: Pneumonia—When a Cold Turns Serious
Chapter 9: Influenza—The Cold’s Evil Twin
Chapter 10: The Sneezing Years—Colds and Flu in Childhood
Chapter 11: Individual Needs, Individual Solutions
Chapter 12: Common Questions and Answers
Acknowledgments
Searchable Terms
About the Author
Copyright
About the Publisher