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Bronchitis
A lingering cough after a cold is often acute bronchitis — usually viral, not needing antibiotics, but sometimes confused with pneumonia when symptoms are severe.
Ear Infection
Ear infections are especially common in young children and usually improve within a few days — here's what causes them and when antibiotics or a doctor's visit are actually needed.
Sinusitis
Facial pressure, thick nasal discharge, and a cold that won't quit are the hallmarks of sinusitis — here's how to tell it apart from a lingering cold and what actually helps.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis causes a sore throat plus visibly swollen, often white-coated tonsils — usually viral, but frequent recurrence can raise the question of removing the tonsils altogether.
Sore Throat
Most sore throats are caused by common viruses and clear up on their own — here's how to tell a viral sore throat from one that needs a doctor's visit, and whether it's contagious.
Common Cold
The common cold is the most frequent human illness, usually mild and self-limited — here's what to expect, how to feel better faster, and when it might be something more.
Influenza (Flu)
The flu comes on faster and hits harder than a common cold, and can be genuinely dangerous for some groups — here's how to recognize it, treat it, and know when it needs medical attention.