Spring is More Than Just Allergy Season Most of us recognize spring as allergy season. There’s more at play than just allergies. Here is a guide to understanding springtime health conditions, how to recognize them, and when to seek the advice of your doctor or emergency medical facility. Spring typically means a return to outdoor activities and the lengthening of days, but it can also be a time for allergy related respiratory illnesses. The reason for the spike in allergy flare-ups in … [Read more...] about Common Springtime Illnesses: Signs, Symptoms and When to Seek Emergency Care
Allergies
Allergies, Flu, Cold, or COVID-19
Do you know the difference? Pollen during this time is common and may cause several symptoms that look very similar to cold, flu, and even COVID-19. Allergies often cause nasal symptoms such as a runny nose and sinus congestion but do not usually result in a fever, as is found with coronavirus or the flu. While some symptoms of the coronavirus overlap with allergies, there are several differences. What are the symptoms of Coronavirus? According to the CDC, reported illnesses … [Read more...] about Allergies, Flu, Cold, or COVID-19
What Causes Allergic Reactions To Medications
Potential For Side Effects When you become a patient either with a new physician or in the hospital you are always asked if you have any allergies to medications. Several different type of symptoms can result from an allergic reaction, from a mild localized rash to serious effects on organs. The body’s response can effect any organ system, but the skin is the most commonly affected. All medications have the potential to cause side effects, but only about 5-10% are allergic … [Read more...] about What Causes Allergic Reactions To Medications
