Cold & Flu: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Heartburn

    Article
    05/25/07, MayoClinic.com

    Heartburn — Comprehensive overview covers treatment, symptoms, causes of this common digestive problem.

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  • Sinusitis - Exams and Tests

    Article
    08/22/06, Healthwise

    Diagnosis of sinusitis is usually based on your medical history and physical examination. A detailed history of the problem often can be of more value to the diagnosis than a physical exam. If the symptoms and physical findin

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  • Influenza - Exams and Tests

    Article
    09/29/06, Healthwise

    Doctors can diagnose influenza (flu) using your symptoms alone if many cases of a similar illness have occurred in the community and if the local health department has confirmed a flu outbreak.

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  • Laryngitis - Exams and Tests

    Article
    02/16/07, Healthwise

    Although symptoms of laryngitis usually go away within a few days, they may take as long as 2 weeks to clear up completely. Talk to or visit your health professional if symptoms come on suddenly with no apparent cause and do not i

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  • Using an oral thermometer: How do I clean it?

    Q & A
    03/29/07, MayoClinic.com

    Oral thermometers should be cleaned before and after each use. Learn about cleaning methods.

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