Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, can cause a stuffy or runny nose, a decreased sense of smell, and other symptoms. You can usually manage the symptoms at home with a decongestant. The sinuses are ...

In March of 2024, a new medication, DuOtic, was approved by the FDA to prevent inflammation and new yeast infections for 45 days. It was promoted as a miracle drug that would prevent chronic ...

You might hear this called "glue ear." While OME can cause short-term hearing loss, this isn't an infection. Chronic OME. If the fluid doesn't go away or goes away but keeps coming back ...

Background—The hepatitis G virus (HGV), a recently identified member of the Flaviviridae family, can cause chronic infection in man but the role of this agent in chronic liver disease is poorly ...

Phases of Illness An acute or chronic diagnosis is not necessarily fixed. An acute condition can sometimes become chronic, while a chronic condition may suddenly present with acute symptoms. Certain ...

If the virus incorporates host genetic segments into its genome, the infection may become chronic. Why does Hepatitis E become chronic in some patients, and why do medications not work?

An ear infection can be acute or chronic. Chronic ear infections may permanently damage the middle ear. AOM is the most common and least serious form of ear infection. The middle ear becomes ...

Nearly one in 20 people who had a SARS-CoV-2 infection go on to experience myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, an NIH-funded study showed. Researchers found that new cases of ...

Chronic HPV infection is responsible for more than 600,000 new cancers each year, including nearly all cervical cancers. Infection among young women is common, impacting nearly 20% of women 25 ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds ... medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, offers tips for managing common viral illnesses and when ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), formerly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that primarily spread through sexual contact. STIs can be bacterial, such as chlamydia, ...