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What Is a Fracture?

There are different types of fractures that can help describe their severity. Stable fractures refer to breaks that do not change the alignment of the bone, while a compound fracture refers to one where the bone is severely misaligned, sometimes to the point of breaking the skin. Transverse fractures happen when there is a fracture line along the horizontal plane of the bone, oblique fractures are angled pattern breaks, and comminuted fractures refer to severe breaks where the bone is broken into three or more distinct pieces.

How Are Cold and Flu Symptoms Treated?

Unfortunately, antibiotics cannot be used to treat either the flu or a cold. In fact, a common cold will need to run its course, as there is no medication that can cure it. However, over-the-counter cold medicines can help address symptoms including sinus congestion and persistent cough. Warm fluids such as broth-based soups and herbal tea can also help soothe sore throats and break up mucus in the sinuses. The flu, if caught early enough, can be treated with antiviral medication.