While winter brings holiday cheer, it also presents a problem for people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the same way that the spring season is synonymous with allergies, the cold winter season can aggravate COPD and trigger potentially deadly flare-ups. Let’s talk about the challenges COPD patients encounter in the winter, how…
An urgent care center can provide much more than just treatment for injuries and sudden illnesses. These healthcare facilities can also offer lab testing, routine wellness exams, and immunizations. One of these key services is administering flu shots. The flu shot works by fostering your body to build antibodies against the flu virus so that your…
A cold and the flu are two of the most common respiratory illnesses that people get, especially during wintertime. However, it can be hard to differentiate between the two. Despite their similarities, the common cold and the flu each pose a different burden on your body. Let’s talk about the differences between the cold and…
We all know that feeling… the tickle in your throat that accompanies the first cough of your cold. More than 30 million people pay a visit to their healthcare provider every year due to coughs and colds, so finding an over-the-counter remedy to your cough is ideal. How do you know which over-the-counter cough medicine…
The flu (influenza virus) is a contagious illness. It is a viral infection that hits the respiratory system. Young children, individuals over the age of 65, and people with weak immune systems have a higher chance of developing more severe symptoms when they catch the flu. There is no cure for the flu but recognizing…
The symptoms of the common cold and the flu are very similar in its early forms, but flu symptoms last longer and are more severe. And to most people, wintertime is almost synonymous with cold and flu season. It’s a time when you need your immune system to give its best to decrease your likelihood…
Nobody wants to have the flu. It takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll on the sufferer, not to mention it can spread to your loved ones. The development of the flu vaccine has saved many lives around the world. In the United States, the seasonal flu vaccine saves tens of thousands of lives and…
