Rhinitis, cold, cold, rhinitis, flu Introduction Colloquially one often does not differentiate between the terms flu, cold or flu-like infection. On the basis the symptoms this is also not at all so simple, since both with a flu (influenza) and with a cold (flu-like infection) cough, sore throat and exhaustion occur as main complaints. However, … Flu or cold? – These are the differences
Diagnosis Both the flu and a cold can sometimes take a different course and not show all the typical symptoms. A correct distinction is therefore not always possible for medical laymen and in case of doubt it is always advisable to consult a doctor for the exact diagnosis. Alternatively, there are now freely available rapid … Diagnosis | Flu or cold? – These are the differences
Prevention It is possible to prevent influenza by means of flu vaccination. The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) recommends that persons over 60 years of age, pregnant women from the second trimester of pregnancy, residents of old people’s homes or nursing homes and persons at increased risk (e.g. medical and nursing staff) undergo flu vaccination annually. … Prevention | Flu or cold? – These are the differences
Cryotherapy or cold therapy is a type of thermotherapy in which cold is applied to the skin in various forms or to which the whole body is exposed to the cold. Cryotherapy/cold therapy includes applications with ice such as ice lollipops or ice bags, cold spray, cold compresses, the cold chamber or the ice bath. … Cryotherapy/cold therapy
Side effects The side effects of cryotherapy are generally rather minor if the cold is applied professionally and in the right time frame. The superficial application of ice or cooling packs can cause frostbite of the skin, so the ice should not be applied directly to the skin or, in the case of ice lollipops, … Side effects | Cryotherapy/cold therapy
Does cryotherapy/cold therapy help with weight loss? The regular use of a cold chamber is said to burn up to 800 kilocalories, tighten the tissue, reduce fat pads and help with weight loss. Since the circulation is strongly stimulated within 3 minutes, the internal body temperature of 37 degrees is to be maintained and the … Does cryotherapy/cold therapy help with weight loss? | Cryotherapy/cold therapy
Cold therapy for rheumatism? The cold therapy is mentioned by rheumatism centers and by the German rheumatism league for the relief of the complaints with chronic inflammatory rheumatic illnesses.The decongestant, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect of cold therapy can have a soothing effect, especially in the inflammatory phase of rheumatism with swollen, hot and aching joints. … Cold therapy for rheumatism? | Cryotherapy/cold therapy
