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
Shortness of Breath
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
How Elite Care keeps you safe during COVID-19! | As the spread of COVID-19 continues, Elite Care 24 HR Emergency Center has implemented a few extra steps to keep Houston Thriving and most of all safe. We have provided a completely separate entrance for respiratory patients to avoid the spread of any virus or illness. Each patient is given a mask and required to clean their hands before entering our facility. We have required all staff to wear a mask and practice hand hygiene. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
Coronavirus Symptoms
What is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses cause diseases in mammals and birds that include diarrhea in cows and pigs, upper respiratory disease in chickens and rare, but potentially lethal, human respiratory infections although these are often mild. There are no vaccines or antiviral drugs that are approved for prevention or treatment. (CDC 2019) There is a new strain of Coronavirus discovered in China recently. This particular strain has been more lethal, meaning that normally healthy humans who … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Symptoms
Pneumonia Symptoms
Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in either one or both of your lungs that causes inflammation. Fluid or pus may fill the air sacs in your lungs and cause coughing, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms of Pneumonia If you begin to experience any of the following conditions, it is time to take a trip to an emergency medical facility. High Fever Chills & SweatsChest PainsShortness of BreathDehydrationRust-colored Phlegm Pneumonia takes the life of about … [Read more...] about Pneumonia Symptoms
Blood Pressure Emergencies
Countless Americans deal with high blood pressure every day. But, when do the effects of hypertension require a visit to the emergency room? Extremely high blood pressure can cause severe life-threatening issues including stroke, aneurysms, heart attacks, and heart failure. Causes of Hypertension Situations that can cause hypertensive emergencies include: Forgetting to take your blood pressure medication Worsening kidney failure An interaction between medications or supplements … [Read more...] about Blood Pressure Emergencies
Chest Pain
It’s true that chest pain shouldn’t be ignored, but it’s also true that it can be caused by things that are not actually life-threatening. So when chest pain strikes, how do you know if you should make a trip to the ER? The truth is there really aren’t any hard fast rules. In fact, up to 30% of heart attacks include symptoms that actually go unnoticed by the patient. This makes coming up with a solid set of guidelines pretty much impossible. So, when in doubt, seek emergency care right … [Read more...] about Chest Pain
When Should You Take Your Kids To The Emergency Room?
As a parent, sometimes it can be difficult to know when a trip to the emergency room is needed. When your child is sick, injured, or suffering in any way, our natural instinct as parents is to do everything we can for them immediately. But, when do these instances require an emergency room visit? Sore throats or minor burns, for instance, can be handled by a child’s primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic. Quite often the best thing to do is to pick up the phone and call your … [Read more...] about When Should You Take Your Kids To The Emergency Room?
