Common Cold
a common viral infection (like a rhinovirus) affecting the nose and throat
head cold
fever/chills, cough, sore throat, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, or new loss of taste/smell
Covid vaccine
Infectious Diseases
hay fever, are triggered by airborne particles like pollen from trees (spring), grasses (late spring/summer), and weeds (late summer/fall), plus mold spores, causing sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, and throat irritation as the body overreacts to these harmless substances. Common culprits include tree pollen (birch, oak), grass pollen, and weed pollen (especially ragweed).
Seasonal
Advil, Tylenol, Motrin
Fever/achy body/Headache
A temporary rise in body temperature, usually a sign your body's fighting an illness
Fever
a contagious respiratory infection from viruses, causing fever, cough, sore throat, and fatigue, spreading through droplets from coughs/sneezes
Influenza/flu vaccine
Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Sickle Cell Anemia, some forms of ataxia
Genetic Disorders
common tree nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, pine nuts, and less common ones such as hickory, shea, and pili nuts
Nut allergy
chemotherapy, hormone therapy (Tamoxifen, AIs like Letrozole) for hormone-driven cancers, targeted therapy (Kadcyla, Enhertu for HER2+, CDK4/6 inhibitors like Verzenios) for specific protein signals, chemotherapy (Taxanes, Anthracyclines)
Cancer
Possible symptoms include:
COVID
a highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy, blister-like rash, fever, and fatigue, preventable by a vaccine and usually mild in children but can be serious for high-risk groups. The rash progresses from red bumps to fluid-filled blisters that crust over, appearing first on the face, chest, and back before spreading. It spreads through air or direct contact, and once infected, the virus stays dormant
chicken pox vaccine
start subtly, with common signs including memory loss disrupting daily life, difficulty with familiar tasks, language problems (finding words), disorientation, poor judgment, misplacing things, and mood/personality changes, progressing to severe confusion, communication loss, and physical decline in later stages
Alzheimer's
crustaceans (crab, lobster, shrimp, crayfish, prawns, krill) and mollusks (clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, squid/calamari, octopus, snails, abalone, whelks)
Shellfish allergy
over-the-counter options like NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin) and combination drugs (Excedrin) for mild-moderate pain, alongside prescription treatments like Triptans (sumatriptan, rizatriptan) for moderate-severe attacks
Nerve pain
a contagious respiratory infection from influenza viruses, causing fever, cough, sore throat, and fatigue, spreading through droplets from coughs/sneezes or touching contaminated surfaces
Influenza/Flu
is inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by viruses (A, B, C, D, E) but also by alcohol, toxins, drugs, or autoimmune issues, leading to symptoms like jaundice (yellow skin/eyes), fatigue, fever, and abdominal pain, with some types (B, C) becoming chronic and causing severe liver damage (cirrhosis, cancer). Prevention includes vaccines (A, B, D) and safe practices, while treatment varies from antiviral medications (C) to immune suppressants, with liver transplants as a last resort for severe cases
Hepatitis Vaccine
Autoimmune Diseases
bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, fire ants) causing systemic reactions like hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis
insect/ bee
Antihistamines (Zyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl) block histamine for quick relief but can cause drowsiness (older types), while Corticosteroid nasal sprays (Flonase, Nasacort) reduce inflammation for stuffiness and take days to work fully
Allergies
a complex neurological condition causing severe, throbbing headaches, often on one side, accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light (photophobia) and sound (phonophobia). Attacks can last hours to days, disrupting daily life, and involve nerve/chemical changes in the brain, potentially with warning signs (aura) like flashing lights, or occur without them. Triggers vary but include stress, sleep changes, hormones, and certain foods, with management focusing on triggers, acute treatments, and preventive medications
Migraine
a highly contagious respiratory disease that can result in severe and sometimes permanent complications including pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death.
Measles vaccine
glioblastoma or adrenocortical
cancer
Dander
Pet allergy
over-the-counter options like NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin) and combination drugs (Excedrin) for mild-moderate pain, alongside prescription treatments like Triptans (sumatriptan, rizatriptan) for moderate-severe attacks
migraines