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Frequently Asked Cold Questions

Questions about the common cold? Find the answers here. Whether it is a myth or just a question you are wondering about, these are the answers to your questions about the common cold.
Should Nursing Mothers Breastfeed While Sick?
Many new mothers want to know if they can breastfeed while sick. Will the illness pass on to the baby? Find out if it's safe for nursing mothers to breastfeed while they are sick.
Do You Exercise When You Are Sick - Share You Stories About Exercise …
Have you ever exercised while you were sick? When do you know you are too sick to exercise? Do you see people at the gym who are probably too sick to be there? Share your experiences with illness and exercise.
Should You Exercise When Sick?
Regardless of how often you exercise, you might wonder at some point if you should exercise when sick. While this varies depending on the person (you know your body better than anyone else), there are some general guidelines to keep in mind when you are trying to decide if you should exercise when sick.
Improve Your Health With More Sleep
Sleep and good health are related. You can't have good health without good sleep. In fact, getting enough quality sleep can lead to a longer, healthier life and possibly even fewer colds.
Vitamin C and the Common Cold
A lot of people wonder if vitamin C will cure the common cold. Find out what effect vitamin C could have on the common cold and whether or not you should be taking it.
Can My Pet Make Me Sick?
People often wonder if they will pass their cold on to their dog or if they can catch something from their cat. Find out what you can and can't catch from your family pet and when your pet can make you sick.
Do I Really Need to Stay Home From Work When I am Sick?
Sometimes it is tough to know whether we should go to work when we are sick or not. Check out these guidelines about working sick and what to consider when you are deciding whether or not you should go to work when you are sick.
My Family is Sick With a Cold. Is There Anything I Can Do to Stay Healthy?
Have you ever gotten sick because someone else in your family was sick? Wondering how you can prevent the spread of illnesses through you family? Find out what you can do to prevent spreading family illnesses.
Colds and Pregnancy
Getting colds when you are pregnant presents a whole new set of challenges. The rules for treating colds when you are pregnant are completely different, so find out what you need to know about colds and pregnancy.
Should You Exercise With a Cold?
Your About.com guide to Walking, gives some great tips about doing light exercise when you are sick.
Allergies or a Cold?
You have been sneezing for weeks and have a runny nose. Is it a cold or could it be allergies? Find out the difference between them and what you can do if you think you may have seasonal allergies.
Does Cold Weather Cause the Cold or Flu?
Many people believe the cold weather will make you sick. Is there any truth to it? Find out if the cold weather will give you a cold or if this is just an old wives tale.
Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever?
There is a common saying that you should feed a cold and starve a fever. But is there any truth to this phrase? Find out if you should feed a cold or starve a fever.
What can I Do for my Child With a Cold?
Sneezes and sniffles, runny nose and scratchy throat. If your child has a cold, you need to know how to take care of him. There are a few things to keep in mind when caring for a child with a cold.
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