Archive for the ‘Illnesses’ Category

When to Worry About a Fever

Dec 19, 2023

You’re hot and sweaty. You’re weak, tired, and just feel lousy. You shiver with chills and before you know it, [...]

Nov 29, 2023

Coughing, wheezing, and sneezing: a familiar sound in the Philadelphia region during the fall and winter months. Why? [...]

Nov 13, 2023

Days of sneezing, coughing, and nasal congestion from a cold can make anyone miserable. But are your symptoms from a [...]

Oct 16, 2023

When temperatures drop and cold and flu season begins, it’s common to see a rise in COVID-19 cases. The symptoms of [...]

Oct 5, 2023

No one wants to get the flu, much less get it twice in the same season. There are few illnesses that are more [...]

Aug 21, 2023

Strep throat is one of those illnesses that can strike again and again, leaving you with a painful sore throat, fever, [...]

Aug 17, 2023

Often called the “kissing disease,” the virus that causes mononucleosis (mono for short) is spread through an [...]

Jun 28, 2023

Being dehydrated goes far beyond thirst. Every system in your body relies on the amount of water you consume, from [...]

May 19, 2023

When temperatures rise, so do your chances of getting a urinary tract infection. UTIs are more common in the summer [...]

Mar 24, 2023

Spring has arrived, and with it comes allergy season. If you have allergies, you’re probably all too familiar with [...]