A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System

Common cold posts

What kids should eat and drink when sick

Kid's Health Sep 20, 2023

When you have sick kids, it can be hard to decide what foods they should eat and drinks they should ...Read More

10 tips to prevent colds and flu in your home

Kid's Health, Wellness Jan 12, 2023

When colder weather arrives, “ahchoo!” signals the beginning of the sick season. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...Read More

Breastfeeding while sick with cold, flu or COVID-19

Kid's Health Nov 14, 2018

Editor’s note: This post has been updated to incorporate breastfeeding information as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic. Protecting your ...Read More

Laryngitis: 5 things to know about losing your voice

Wellness Apr 23, 2018

Cold viruses always seem to be aplenty at the same time you head out to watch and cheer on your favorite sports team. ...Read More

Are tubes the answer to frequent ear infections?

Kid's Health Sep 26, 2017

Ear infections are a normal part of childhood. Most babies and toddlers get one or two every year, but some ...Read More

“Starve a cold, feed a fever.” Good advice?

Wellness Dec 28, 2015

Relying on old adages can be comforting. And sometimes, these sayings do have truth to them when it comes to ...Read More

Colds vs. allergies: Know the difference

Wellness Oct 6, 2014

Know the difference between colds vs. allergies As we move from fall and into early winter, along come the runny ...Read More