• Inflammatory disorder
• Can affect any organ in the body but most commonly affects lungs and lymph nodes
• Symptoms may include swollen lymph nodes, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, eye pain and joint pain
• Cause unknown
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in males
• Can occur at any age
• May be mild without symptoms to severe and life threatening

• Eat a healthy diet
• Exercise regularly

FOR COUGH

• Increase fluids
• Suck on cough drops or hard candy
• Use a cool air humidifier in room
• Avoid lung irritants such as smoke or household cleaners
• Over-the-counter cough medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage)
  • Guaifenesin
  • Dextromethorphan

FOR FEVER

• Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
• Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
• Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen