Every year, as the weather cools and people spend more time indoors, colds and coughs start to spread. That scratchy throat, stuffy nose, sneezing, and fatigue often mark the beginning of a common cold. While these illnesses are usually mild and go away on their own, knowing how to manage symptoms and when to seek…
When cooler weather rolls in, so does flu season. Along with the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 also tend to spread more during the fall and winter months. These viral illnesses share similar symptoms, which can make it hard to know what you or your loved one might be dealing with. Most cases…
The presence of COVID-19 put a temporary stop to many routine medical issues that we deal with. Issues such as the annual flu or even strep throat. Yet as things start to open up and we venture out a little more, we’re slowly getting back to these other important topics. At the moment, what we…
With winter just around the corner, colds, sniffles and coughs are very common. The presence of COVID-19 and RSV (a common cold-like virus that primarily affects children) will make it tricky to figure out what is a simple cough and what is not. The following guide is a brief breakdown of the difference between a…
With the presence of coronavirus (COVID-19), we had almost forgotten about the more common viruses like the cold virus and flu virus. But these viruses have not disappeared. In fact, as offices, schools and businesses open up, experts believe that we are set to have a mini-resurgence this coming cold and flu season. The cold…