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How To Battle Fall Colds And A Busy Semester

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If you’re taking any large lecture classes this semester, you’ve likely noticed that coughing has become a natural part of background noise. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been dealing with a lethal common cold and seasonal allergy combo for a while now. While colds just tend to suck for however long they last, professionals at Cornell Health have endless recommendations for how to deal with symptoms and when to go to the office. After catering to college students for years, here are some tips for treating and avoiding illness this fall season. 

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MKRTCHYAN | The Cost of Being Sick

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For the past month, I have been to the hospital emergency room four times. I have seen two Cornell Health doctors during my three visits. I have called Cornell Health more than 10 times (at this point, I have honestly lost my count). I have been prescribed more than four prescriptions, two of which have been antibiotics packs. I have done nine tests in total. I’ve had an X-ray. And, I have been diagnosed with two illnesses.