Health Matters

You may want to talk to your healthcare provider to see if there are other alternatives or prescriptions that would be beneficial. 2% selenium sulfide shampoo is a treatment for tinnea versicolor. In addition, there are some prescription medications that may be helpful. You can also call our Nurse Advice Line (214-768-3194) for more detailed information.

Yes, Sue Duncan is our staff dietician. She can work with you on developing a plan for healthier eating. She can be reached by phone at (214) 768-4349 or by email at duncan@smu.edu.

It can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between the flu and a cold as they are both respiratory illnesses. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms such as fever, body aches, extreme tiredness, and dry cough are more common and more intense. Check out this chart for common symptoms: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/896_flu.html#chart

Yes, the body's immune system will eventually clear the virus. The healthier non-smoking patients typically clear the virus more readily than one who smokes or has a chronic disease. (There is a direct correlation between tobacco use and HPV progression.) It is impossible to predict how long the virus will be present in an otherwise healthy patient, but usually the virus is cleared by a healthy immune system within 2 years.

Yes! The Health Center will start flu shot clinics on October 8th. Watch your email and the Health Center website (www.smu.edu/healthcenter) for a full schedule.