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   <title>About.com Cold &amp; Flu: What's Hot Now</title>
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      <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cold, Flu or H1N1 Swine Flu]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/checkyoursymptoms/a/coldfluH1N1chart.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Comparing the symptoms of the common cold, seasonal flu and H1N1 swine flu. Learn the symptoms of all three of these illnesses and figure out if you could have a cold, the seasonal flu or H1N1 swine flu.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aleve Cold and Sinus]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/overthecountermedication/bb/alevecoldsinus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Aleve Cold and Sinus is a great option when you want a long lasting medication that will help treat your cold symptoms. Find out if Aleve Cold and Sinus is right for you and your symptoms.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CDC]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/glossary/g/cdc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you know what the CDC is? Find out what the CDC is, what they do and what it means for you. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is the FDA?]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/glossary/g/fda.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you know what the FDA is? Even if you know what the letters stand for, do you know what the FDA really does? Find out about the FDA and what they do for you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pets and Illness]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/faqaboutthecold/a/petssick.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[People often wonder if they will pass their cold on to their dog or if they can catch something from their cat. Find out what you can and can't catch from your family pet and when your pet can make you sick. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antibiotic Resistance]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/whentoseeadoctor/a/antibiotics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Most people have taken antibiotics at least once in their lives. Antibiotics are extremely overprescribed and this misuse has led to a huge problem with antibiotic resistance. Taking antibiotics for viruses is a major contributor to antibiotic resistance. Learn more about the common cold and resistance to antibiotics.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is a Decongestant?]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/glossary/g/decongestant.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The term decongestant sounds very technical and may be difficult for some people to understand. So what is a decongestant? Find out here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Evaluate Sinus Congestion]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/whentoseeadoctor/ss/checksymcong_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Several types of medications help treat sinus congestion. Learn about medications you can use for sinus congestion and which one may be right for you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Symptoms of Bronchitis]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/bronchitis/a/bronchitissym.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are two different types of bronchitis -- acute and chronic. They are both an inflammation of the airways leading to the lungs, but have different causes and, obviously, durations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sudafed PE]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/overthecountermedication/bb/sudafedpe.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sudafed PE is a nasal decongestant that may help relieve your sinus congestion and pressure from the common cold, sinus infections or allergies. Find out if Sudafed PE is the right decongestant for you and your symptoms.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is Salmonella?]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/othercommonillnesses/a/salmonella.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause infections in humans. Symptoms of salmonella infections (salmonellosis) include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Learn more about salmonella and how to prevent infection.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What to Do for Itching]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/checkyoursymptoms/ss/checksymitch_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When that itch just won't quit, learn how to treat it. Depending on what is causing your itch, treatments will vary.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sudafed]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/overthecountermedication/bb/sudafed.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sudafed nasal decongestant may help relieve your sinus congestion and pressure from the common cold, sinus infections or allergies. Find out if a Sudafed decongestant is right for you and your symptoms.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vaccines for Adults]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/vaccines/a/adultvaccines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Vaccines are an important way that we stay healthy, but many people do not know they are needed beyond childhood. Find out what vaccines adults may need to protect their health throughout their lives.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is the Cold/Flu?]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/cold/p/whatiscoldflu.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Knowing the difference between the cold and flu can be tricky. The symptoms are similar, but there are some very important differences. Find what makes a cold different from the flu.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Itchy Eye Treatments]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/checkyoursymptoms/qt/itchyeyetreat.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Are you suffering from itchy eyes? Itchy eyes are a common symptom of allergies. They can also occur occasionally if you have a cold or other illness. Here, we look at some common causes and treatments for itchy eyes. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Health in College]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/prevention/tp/Health-in-College.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Going off to college means more freedom from parents, a first chance to live on your own and learning to be responsible for yourself and your own choices. Part of personal responsibility is making sure you take care of yourself and stay as healthy as you can. These tips should help you, or your college student, maintain your health in college. &#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antihistamines]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/medications/bb/antihistamines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You can't stop sneezing, but don't know what medication to take? You may need an antihistamine. Find out all you need to know about antihistamines before you buy.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When To See a Doctor For Cough]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/whentoseeadoctor/qt/seeadoctorcough.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you have a cough and aren't sure if you need to see a doctor? Find out when you should see your doctor for a cough.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swine Flu Symptoms]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/flu/qt/swineflusymptoms.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn about H1N1 swine flu symptoms. Find out if you could have H1N1 swine flu symptoms, or if your symptoms are probably from something else. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Incubation Period for Strep]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/othercommonillnesses/qt/strepincubation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Find out what the incubation period for strep throat is and how long you might be contagious if you have it. From the time you are exposed to the time you show symptoms, learn about the incubation period for strep throat.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Evaluate Cough Symptoms]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/whentoseeadoctor/ss/checksymcough_5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Using a humidifier for a cough is a great option to cold medication. There are several different types of humidifiers out there so find out which one will work best for you and your cough.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Can Decongestants Help You?]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/medications/bb/decongestants.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know before you buy decongestants for your cold or flu. Are decongestants right for you and your symptoms or just a waste of your money?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[All About Airborne Supplement]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/overthecountermedication/p/airborne.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Find the information you want to know about Airborne supplement. Will Airborne supplement work and who should use it? All your Airborne questions answered.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kids and Flu Shots]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/vaccines/f/flushotsforkids.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many parents wonder if their children really need a flu shot. Who wants to go through the hassle of giving your child another shot if they don't really need it? Find out who really needs a flu shot and if your child should be vaccinated.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tips From a Pediatrician]]></title>
            <link>http://coldflu.about.com/od/whenyourchildissick/bb/takechildtodoc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dr. Jennifer Shu, a prominent Atlanta pediatrician, answers parents questions about when to take their children to the doctor during cold and flu season. Also get tips on helping kids deal with shots, what symptoms to watch for and when to keep kids out of school when they are sick. ]]></description>
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