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Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

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August 1, 2023/Primary Care

6 Common Illnesses and How You Can Avoid Spreading Them

Untreated, some infections can be contagious for up to four weeks!

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5 Sinus Massage Techniques To Relieve Pressure and Promote Drainage

A gentle touch in all the right places may help drain your sinuses

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May 31, 2023/Infectious Disease

Why Is RSV Different Now Than In Past Years?

Our most at-risk populations are still highly affected by RSV

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May 16, 2023/Allergies

This Is Why Your Nasal Spray Stopped Working (and What To Do About It)

‘Rebound congestion’ happens when your body starts to rely on decongestant nasal spray

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May 15, 2023/Infectious Disease

What Are the Long-Term Effects of RSV?

People with certain pre-existing medical conditions have increased risk factors

Child with fever has wet washcloth on forehead.

Never Use Rubbing Alcohol To Bring Down a Fever

It can cause alcohol poisoning and other serious health issues, especially in kids

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Neti Pots Explained: How the Device Helps Clear Your Nasal Passages

Using a saline solution, they help relieve sinus pressure and remove excessive mucus

Person coughing in bed.

9 Ways To Stop Coughing at Night

Taking a warm shower before bed and drinking warm liquids throughout the day can help

Someone cooking chicken noodle soup.

Fact or Fiction: Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever

The advice dates to 1574, but it doesn’t quite meet modern medical guidelines

Person holding throat that's sore.

Do You Have Just a Sore Throat or Is It Strep?

A quick and easy test in the doctor’s office can tell you for certain

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