When to Visit a Children’s Urgent Care Clinic
As parents and caregivers, it’s natural to be concerned about your child’s health. Kids can be prone to various illnesses, from common colds and strep throat to more serious illnesses and injuries. Knowing when and where to seek medical attention for your child is crucial in ensuring their well-being. Children’s urgent care clinics play a […]
Sinusitis Signs & Symptoms
Sinusitis is a common health condition that affects between 15 to 30% of the world’s population. Unfortunately, It also commonly gets mistaken for other conditions such as colds or the flu. Acute and chronic sinusitis both have signs and symptoms that might feel similar to the flu, but with a handful of different symptoms that […]
Common Kid’s Illnesses Treated At Urgent Care Omaha
Nothing is more overwhelming than trying to help a sick child. Whether it’s a common illness or a physical pain, when your child is hurting, it’s all you can think about. Kid’s illnesses and injuries are common as your child explores and grows. However, there are some common reasons your child might end up in […]
Infant Ear Pain
It is estimated that half of all children will get an ear infection by the time they turn one year old, but the problem is, how can an infant tell you when they are sick? Infant ear pain, though, can have distinct symptoms that you can look closely for to determine if it’s time for […]
Swimmer’s Ear
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from the eardrum in the inner ear to the outside of one’s ear. It gets its name because it is commonly caused by water that remains in the ear canal after swimming or bathing. That moisture can create an environment conducive […]
Common Cold Symptoms
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The common cold is primarily caused by a virus. Viruses exist in hundreds of forms; however, most cause similar cold symptoms. Due to the ability of viruses to evolve at a rapid rate, they are constantly changing. This tricks our immune system and doesn’t allow us to build up resistance to all forms of viruses. […]
Influenza Outbreaks Are Increasing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year’s influenza outbreak is more intense than any since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, and is still getting worse. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal what so many have suspected: This is the worst flu season in nearly a decade. This season is now on track to equal or surpass […]
Man Flu Does Exist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re a woman, you know all about “man flu.” At the first sniffle or two, your guy starts to look downcast and lethargic. You know from past experience, he’s soon going to be sacked out on the couch for the next week or two, hoping you’ll be there waiting on him as if he’s on death’s […]
Wintertime Respiratory Illnesses
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wintertime is peak season for contracting illnesses. Due to the colder weather, we tend to stay inside more, which often puts us in proximity to disease-causing germs. When we do get sick, it can be frustrating not knowing exactly what we may have “caught”.
Ways to Prepare for Cold and Flu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There’s no doubt about it. Cold and flu season is a sure thing and it’s on the rise this year. Cold and flu season may bring body aches and fever, but there are precautions you can take to keep illness at bay.
