You can use Tylenol, saline nose sprays, Vicks VapoRub, or use a humidifier. Avoid over-the-counter cough and cold remedies. You need an office exam if your fever or symptoms worsen or don't improve after 7 days.

If you don’t have a fever and drainage is clear, you can take over-the-counter Mucinex, Vicks VapoRub, or Tylenol or Advil for aches and discomfort. Cool mist or a vaporizer can also help. If a fever develops, or discolored nasal drainage or symptoms last a week, then you need an office visit.

You should rest the limb, and ice and elevate it. Advil can be used for pain. Observe the injured area, and if pain increases or there is swelling after 24-48 hours of observation, then you need an office visit.

BRAT is an acronym that stands for Bananas-Rice-Applesauce-Toast.

Shingles occurs only in people who have had chickenpox in the past. Someone with shingles can pass the virus to someone who has never had chickenpox, causing chickenpox. However, contact with someone who has shingles or chickenpox cannot cause someone to get shingles.

The flu vaccine is considered effective approximately 2 weeks after receiving the shot and provides protection for the duration of the current flu season.

If there is no distension, he/she is passing gas, is eating ok, and it has only been a few days, try diluted white grape or apple juice, 1-2oz. per day. If there is no bowel movement in 5-7 days, the abdomen is hard or distended, or there is any vomiting, call your doctor.