Symptoms of Illness: Cold vs Flu
When people describe an illness as “the flu” in my office, it can mean many things. A bad cold, influenza, a gastrointestinal illness. To medical providers, “the flu” always refers to an infection with the Influenza virus. On the contrary,…
Strep Throat – More Than Just a “Sore Throat”
Kids get sore throats for many reasons – irritation from post-nasal drainage, allergies, abrasions from sharp foods, viral infections, and bacterial infections. Most of these are self-limited. They cause pain and discomfort for few to several days, but go away…