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Good health is something that many of us take for granted until it is too late. It is important to do all that we can to prevent disease by taking care of our bodies in terms of nutrition, exercise and flexibility. Fortunately, we can also detect some diseases in the early stages, thereby improving the [...]
Sinusitis is often caused by viruses which are not killed with antibiotics; even if sinusitis is caused by bacterial germs that antibiotics can kill, antibiotics are often not required Treatment of sinusitis includes the following: using Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) or Naproxen (Aleve) for fever or painusing salt water nose sprays (many [...]
What is croup? Croup is an infection that causes the lining of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea) to swell making breathing difficult and noisy. Croup is usually brought on by a viral illness, such as the flu or a bad cold. It most commonly affects children between one and six years of age, [...]
What causes a sore throat? Sore throat (your doctor may call it pharyngitis- fair-en-jy-tis) can be caused by many things: • viruses (such as the one that causes the common cold) • bacteria (such as the one that causes strep throat, see below) • mucus draining from your sinuses to your throat • irritation from [...]
What causes a chest cold? An infection in the lining of the tubes (the "bronchi") that carry air into your lungs. When these tubes get infected, they swell, and mucus (thick fluid often called "phlegm" or "sputum") forms. The infection is almost always caused by a virus, and antibiotics do not help clear the infection [...]
Virtual Clinical Visits Virtual visits are new to us because of the state of emergency. Description We use video and audio technology so we can see and hear each other We recommend you be in a quiet place for your virtual visit so that others cannot overhear the session (unless you want to include others [...]
