The common cold is the most common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, affecting the nose and throat mucus membrane. CDC reports around 1 billion colds in Americans each year. Statistically, adults catch colds 2-3 times, while children catch colds 8-12 times a year. As the name indicates, it can be easily transmitted to
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Allergens Tested in a Skin Test
Your immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that work together to defend your body against germs and infection. When it overreacts to certain substances – such as mold, pollen, pet dander, insect stings, or certain foods – it indicates that you have an allergy. With an allergy, your immune system misinterprets a substance
Read MoreLactose Intolerance: Reasons to See a Doctor About It
If you are one of the 30 to 50 million Americans living with lactose intolerance, biting into a mouthwatering slice of cheesy pizza, or downing a frosty-cold milkshake may just be nothing more than a fleeting idea. The nasty discomforts associated with the condition often make you rethink whether your favorite food is really worth
Read MoreVein Treatment Centers: What to Expect
If you have spider veins or varicose veins that itch and that make you feel too embarrassed to wear shorts or a bathing suit, a vein expert can help to resolve your condition. Visiting a vein treatment center can help you get rid of your unsightly veins. In order to help you feel comfortable during
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Food Sensitivity Tests
You’ve heard of food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerance. First of all, food sensitivity and intolerance are essentially the same thing – they cause digestive issues and can even cause headaches. It’s food allergies that can potentially cause a life-threatening reaction. Let’s talk about how you can find out what is causing your reaction,
Read MoreTop 3 Signs of Food Sensitivity
Do you have a digestive reaction to certain foods? If so, you could have a food sensitivity. Food sensitivity refers to a bodily reaction, most often affecting the digestive system, caused by the food that you consume. Most of the time, when you consume foods and drinks, your body doesn’t react negatively. You simply consume
Read MoreCOVID-19 Testing FAQs
Dubbed by public health experts “the good early warning system,” COVID-19 testing remains one of the most crucial ways to contain and mitigate the spread of the disease—all the more so now, as the Omicron variant threat looms large. Below are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 testing to
Read MoreUrgent Care During the New Normal: What to Expect
Urgent care clinics continually evolve to serve the current needs of their community. A major medical concern for everyone today is the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic, so these walk-in clinics have likewise had to adapt – to keep everyone healthy while also keeping everyone safe from the virus, both staff and patients alike. The
Read MoreWhy Visit an Urgent Care Facility Instead of the Emergency Room?
The terms “urgent” and “emergency” may seem synonymous, but when it comes to urgent medical care and emergency room (ER) care, there is a major difference. If you are experiencing a true life-threatening medical emergency, you need to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. However, for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, the
Read MoreWhen a Walk-in Clinic Might be a Good Idea
Are you feeling sick but can’t get ahold of your primary care physician or dread the wait times and the astronomical costs associated with ER visits? If your medical situation is non-life-threatening but still needs prompt intervention, your best bet is to go to a walk-in clinic. Outlined below are the specific reasons visiting a
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