Why is Snot Green When Sick?
Snot is one of the most fascinating substances known to the human body. However, snot is not something that any of us like to analyze – unless you work in a lab. It’s one of the things you can expect to come out of your body when you’re sick. A sinus infection and a runny […]
How Can You Catch a “Cold” During the Summer?
Summer colds are not normally worse than winter colds. However, they can feel more isolating, particularly if everyone else is enjoying the pool and other outdoor activities. Summer colds generally happen between June and October, and the symptoms are very similar to most winter common cold symptoms.
Cold and Flu Season Essentials
You might have been so busy defending your loved ones and yourself against the COVID 19 pandemic, that you may have forgotten the old enemies of traditional flu and colds. It’s important to recognize that these are different from COVID and so is the treatment. The purpose of this article is not to dispense medical […]
Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen or, what’s more commonly known as, Tylenol and Advil. Whether it’s a headache, a dull leg pain, or soreness the day after a strenuous workout, many of us will reach for one or the other. But what’s the difference between Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen? Is there a lesser evil? Let’s find out which […]
Rapid Covid-19 Testing
Urgent Care Omaha clinics offer two types of Rapid Covid-19 testing, including the rapid Sofia SARS Antigen FIA test. This test is a Point of Care (POC) test that can deliver results within 15 minutes.
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 […]
Whooping Cough Pertussis
Whooping cough Pertussis is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. The name comes from the noise you make when you take a breath after you cough. You may have choking spells or may cough so hard that you vomit. Anyone can get whooping cough, but it is more common in infants and children. […]
Tuberculosis Testing and Treatments
Tuberculosis (TB) is a worldwide health issue. The World Heath Organization estimated over 10 million new cases of TB in 2018 alone. While TB is treatable with antibiotics the associated mortality was still more than 1.5 million in 2018. The prevalence of TB is much higher in developing counties. South East Asia and Sub Saharan […]
Winter Illnesses Children Can Catch
Winter is a time that most people associate with things like hot chocolate, soup, and sometimes snow. When winter rolls around, a lot of parents also associate the season with coughs, strep throat, and stomach flu as the common winter illnesses that their children are more than likely going to catch. Therefore, seasonal outbreaks are […]
Common Cold Symptoms
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. […]
