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Is it time to cut the men in your life some slack this winter? Here’s what the evidence says.
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The answer might surprise you.
No wonder you feel so bad. Coughing can be physically exhausting. But it’s your body’s way of getting rid of irritants or extra mucus.
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Dry, moist, productive, hacking, chesty, whooping, barking, throaty. Which type of cough do you have and why?
Both make you sneeze and give you a runny nose.
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You can tell the difference by the colour of your snot.
One nostril or two? Hard blow or gentle? Some ways are more effective and less risky than others.
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If you have a blocked or runny nose, chances are you’ll reach for a tissue or hanky for a good blow. But is your technique up to scratch?
More people end up in hospital from cold than flu.
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The “common cold” is common, most of us will have at least one or two per year. Despite this, there’s a lack of good research looking into it, and ways to prevent and treat it.