Is it the Flu or a Sinus Infection?

Is it the Flu or a Sinus Infection?

Approximately 5-20% of the United States’ population gets sick with the flu each year, while millions of others in the country are diagnosed with sinus infections. Both diseases have similar symptoms, making it difficult to tell the difference between the two until...

Does My Child Have a Cold or Allergies?

If your child is coughing, sneezing and has a runny nose for several weeks, but doesn’t have ever a fever and otherwise seems well, does he/she have a cold or could it be allergies? If you’re more likely to think allergies in the spring and a cold during...

Where To Take Your Sick Child For Care

Your toddler is running a fever and acting extra fussy… Do you rush to the emergency room, or simply set an appointment with the pediatrician for next week? How about a trip to the local urgent care center? Determining what level of care your little one needs is often...

Evaluating Your Low Back Pain

Almost every adult will deal with low back pain at some point in their life. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people head to the doctor. While most cases of acute low back pain will go away without intervention, a visit to an urgent care center can help...

Does my child have an ear infection?

Your toddler is tugging at their ear and acting extra fussy. Could it be an ear infection? Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents bring their child to the doctor. In fact, five out of six kids will experience at least one ear infection by their...
Flu Prevention and Treatment Techniques You Need to Know

Flu Prevention and Treatment Techniques You Need to Know

Fall is here, and flu season won’t be far behind. Learn the best flu prevention methods, and when it’s time to see a doctor. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and even death. In fact, flu-related illnesses...