Man Flu Does Exist
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 experience, that 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 […]
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”.
Knowing the Difference Between Cold and Influenza Symptoms
The common cold and influenza are both respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. A person has around a 20% chance of getting influenza but is likely to contract a cold 2-3 times in an average year. Because cold and flu illnesses have similar symptoms, it is crucial to understand what makes them different.
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.
Seasonal Allergies
Different types of plants release pollen at different times of the year creating lots of seasonal allergies Urgent Care Omaha. In the spring, trees are the main pollinators; in summer, grasses are more active in their pollen release; and in the fall, ragweed causes most of the misery for allergy sufferers. Many people still describe […]