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Health Talk: Cough and congestion treatment
15 Nov 2025 06:43 GMT
Cough and congestion — should I ask my provider for an antibiotic?
As winter approaches, and we all start huddling inside until spring, many of us will develop cough or cold symptoms which can make a hard time of the year even harder. In the past, you may …
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Cases of whooping cough confirmed at Washington State University
15 Nov 2025 01:40 GMT
… Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at Washington State University.
The … cold-like symptoms and develops into a bad cough, sometimes ending in … least five days of antibiotic treatment or two days after the …
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Otsuka's HAE med Dawnzera, Lilly's oral SERD Inluriyo among drugs scoring EU endorsements
15 Nov 2025 00:57 GMT
… FDA’s finish line, Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ RNA-targeted hereditary angioedema (HAE) treatment … experienced disease progression after treatment with an endocrine- … up drugs that meet an unmet need. The FDA … Romania SRL, a whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine made …
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Whooping cough cases increase in multiple US states
14 Nov 2025 17:55 GMT
… the name, not all patients develop the ‘whoop’ sound. … 12 months with whooping cough requiring hospital care. Reported … also at higher risk.
Treatment for pertussis typically includes … that provide protection against whooping cough. They are both considered …
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Congress Takes Aim at Nitazenes, Synthetic Drugs Far More Potent Than Fentanyl
14 Nov 2025 16:37 GMT
… created synthetic opioids, originally developed in the 1950s, that … mixed into counterfeit opioid pills, has a very lethal … resources on drug education, treatment and rehabilitation in addition … any widespread social progress: drugs and other toxic substances.
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Texas Reports Surge in Whooping Cough Cases, Alarm Bells Ring
14 Nov 2025 12:23 GMT
… dramatic rise in whooping cough cases statewide. The Texas … a significant increase in whooping cough, also known as pertussis … mild coughing. These can develop into violent coughing fits that … speed and availability. Prompt treatment is critical, regardless of …
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Rising Antibiotic Resistance Spurs New Treatment Strategy for Pediatric Pertussis
13 Nov 2025 10:50 GMT
Newswise — Pertussis, or whooping cough, remains a highly contagious respiratory … , optimize antibiotic use, and improve treatment strategies for pediatric pertussis.
A … worldwide, focusing on the latest developments in pediatric clinical practice, pediatric …
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Whooping cough cases increase in W.Va.
13 Nov 2025 07:44 GMT
… total confirmed cases of whooping cough in West Virginia this year … cough,” he said.
The disease takes one to three weeks to develop … . Symptoms in the first stage could be a mild cough … by a doctor and receive treatment as soon as possible.
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FOR YOUR HEALTH: What to Know This Flu Season: Testing, Treatment and Trusted Advice
12 Nov 2025 23:00 GMT
… , pharmacists may also prescribe treatment during the same visit, … treatment sooner if eligible. According to the CDC, antiviral medications … symptoms such as fever, cough or congestion arise, over- … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that even if …
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Texas sees massive spike in whooping cough cases as vaccination rates decline
12 Nov 2025 19:01 GMT
… ground when the story is developing. Whether it's …
Recent increases in whooping cough cases also align with … severe. People with whooping cough often experience intense coughing fits … in breathing.
Early antibiotic treatment can reduce the severity of …