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Cough, cold & flu

COUGHS & BRONCHITIS

Coughing is the body's method of clearing the airways of obstructions. It is often a symptom of respiratory infections such as colds, flu or infective bronchitis, but can also occur as a symptom of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease.

SINUSITIS

The congested breathing and facial pain of sinusitis are often caused by an infection, but may also be due to an allergic reaction. Read more...

SORE THROAT, TONSILLITIS, LARYNGITIS

Most sore throats are due to infection, but sometimes the cause can be exposure to inhaled irritants (e.g. chemical solvents or cigarette smoke) or over-use of the voice. Read more...

COLDS & FLU

Most adults catch a cold or two every year ? even more if they live or work with young children. Children's immune systems are still developing, so they're more susceptible to colds than adults, and may experience as many as 12 colds per year.

IMMUNITY

Your immune system ensures that you don't become sick every time you encounter an infectious microbe, and also helps you recover on the occasions when you do actually develop an infection. Stress, repeated illness, not getting enough rest, and eating a poor diet can all deplete your immune system, making you more susceptible to infections. Luckily, a number of herbal medicines have proven benefits for boosting your resistance. Read more...