Wintertime Respiratory Illnesses
Wintertime is the 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
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.
Is the Stomach Flu Really The Flu?
The Centers for Disease Control has provided a good description of the difference between influenza and stomach flu. Many people use the term stomach flu to describe illnesses with nausea, vomiting,g and/or diarrhea. These symptoms can be caused by many different viruses, bacteria, or even parasites.
Is It a Cold or a Sinus Infection?
A cold can make you miserable, with symptoms like runny nose, congestion, sneezing, coughing, etc. How do you know that what you think may be a cold might be something else, like a sinus infection? This summary, based on an article from The Cleveland Clinic, may help discern the difference.