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New Heath Chat: Is It the Common Cold Or Something More Serious?
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New Heath Chat: Is It the Common Cold Or Something More Serious?

by Med Help, Mar 10, 2009 12:39PM
Hi,

Join Dr. Enoch Choi in our latest Health Chat - Is It the Common Cold Or Something More Serious? This will be a live webchat, moderated by MedHelp, where you'll be able to ask questions directly to Dr. Enoch Choi. To register, go to http://www.medhelp.org/health_chats/register/2 . You will be sent a reminder email, and you can also get to the chat from your My Shortcuts. The information is as follows.

Date: 3/17
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Description: Can you tell the difference between the common cold and the flu? How about bacterial infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia? According to the CDC, flu activity is just starting to pick up in the U.S. and could continue into April or May. As an Urgent Care physician at Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Dr. Enoch Choi sees quite a few cases of these viral and bacterial illnesses and he will be available to answer your questions live at March 17, 2009 3:00PM EST. Join Dr. Choi to learn about the flu vaccine, antivirals, antibiotics, and alternative preventative measures such as humidifiers, saline drops and sprays, herbal supplements, and honey and find out whether these treatments are suitable for children, the elderly and other high-risk groups.

To register click: http://www.medhelp.org/health_chats/register/2

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