Cough

A flu-like infection, often referred to as a cold, is an infection of the nasal mucosa and the upper respiratory tract. A cold usually begins with a sore throat or a tickle in the throat, followed shortly afterwards by a runny nose. Depending on the pathogen and the severity of the cold, a cough, fever, aching limbs and a headache may also occur. In this article, you will learn all about the causes, symptoms and correct treatment of flu-like infections.

A cough, a scratchy feeling in the chest and the sensation that ‘something is stuck’: acute bronchitis often starts as part of a common cold. In many cases, simple measures can go a long way towards managing the condition. Read this article to find out which home remedies really do help and when you should seek medical advice for bronchitis.

You’ve caught a cold and are wondering whether exercising will help or do more harm than good. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as not every cold is the same: a mild sniffle is quite different from an infection that leaves you feeling really unwell. The key factors are therefore your symptoms, the intensity of the exercise and how you’re feeling overall. In this article, you’ll find out when light exercise may still be acceptable, when you absolutely must take a break, and how to safely get back into training afterwards.

When a runny nose and a cough become constant companions, there’s often more to it than just bad luck. Your body is sending signals that your immune system needs a boost. In this article, you’ll find out what weakens your immune system and what targeted strategies you can use to finally break the cycle.

It is often not easy to tell whether it is flu, a cold or COVID-19, as the symptoms are very similar. Nevertheless, there are key differences in how they progress, their severity and the risks involved. Whilst a common cold usually starts gradually, the real flu often hits you like a blow, and COVID-19 continues to present a wide variety of variants. In this article, you’ll learn how to interpret your body’s warning signs correctly, what characteristics are typical of each pathogen, and when you should definitely see a doctor.

The RSV vaccine protects against infection with the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause respiratory symptoms – sometimes severe and life-threatening – particularly in infants, young children and older adults. RSV vaccinations have been authorised in Austria since 2023. In this article, you can read about who they are recommended for, which vaccines are available, when the best time to get vaccinated is, and everything else you need to know on this topic.