As trees blossom and flowers bloom, people start to notice that their eyes are itchy, and their nose is running. The symptoms associated with springtime allergies can make going about your daily life miserable. Fortunately, there are some ways to battle your seasonal...
Fortunately, in developed countries like the United States, tuberculosis (TB) is rare. According to the CDC, there were just under 8,000 reported cases in the U.S. last year. But this lung infection spreads quickly and can be...
Respiratory infections are much more common in the wintertime. Although the majority of respiratory illnesses aren’t life threatening, some certainly can be. Pneumonia is one that falls into this category. It...
Millions of people around the world suffer from asthma and asthma flare-ups. Its severity can range from bothersome to life-threatening and asthma attacks can strike at any moment. With that in mind, people living...
The COVID-19 pandemic has put viruses on everyone’s mind. While that is understandable, there are some common misperceptions about viral illnesses that are worth addressing. The biggest one is related to antibiotics.
In the COVID-19 era, a fever can start a panic. It’s all too easy to forget that illnesses other than COVID-19 exist. However, as we prepare to enter cold and flu season this fall, the illnesses that affect millions of people annually will return.
Getting the flu shot every year is one of the best things you can do for your health. It is an easy way to prevent the spread of a deadly disease while also protecting yourself against it. Unfortunately, as we prepare to head into flu season, influenza isn’t the only killer respiratory virus to worry about.
The winter months are often accompanied by a variety of minor illnesses. Whether it’s a sinus infection, a cough, or something more serious, there’s a good chance that you’ll get sick at some point between November and March. Developing a cough is one of the most common symptoms that people experience.
Everyone has had a sinus infection at some point. They come with plenty of facial pain, nasal drainage, and headaches. However, most people don’t know what they should do when it comes down to one.
When flu season comes around every year, a swarm of myths typically accompany the viral illness. Perhaps this is because wives’ tales of the flu have been around for generations. Regardless of the reason, it’s important to be...