A number of |common illnesses| are treated at home by over-the-counter, non-prescription remedies. Some are serious enough to require professional medical attention. Even the |common cold| can become very serious if not treated correctly, as it can advance to other infectious diseases such as ~influenza~ and pneumonia. The illnesses discussed here are for general information purposes only. They are not intended to be used as medical guidelines. Any drugs or therapies should be discussed with your doctor or pharmacist for professional medical advice. Even for simple illnesses, severe complications can result from seemingly innocuous remedies. Treatment of a child's |fever| with |aspirin| has been known to lead to |Reye's syndrome|. A doctor or pharmacist will be able to inform you about you specific needs and potential side-effects for any drug or therapy.
