For years, telehealth has been an increasingly large part of the average family’s life, with available online appointments increasing after the COVID-19 pandemic. While the worst of the virus is behind us, telehealth is certainly not going away any time soon. In fact, your local pediatric pulmonology specialist offers telehealth as a way to provide …
While colds are merely an inconvenience to healthy adults, these infections can increase the risks and complications for young children, elderly individuals, and persons with pre-existing health conditions and serious illnesses. The predominant cause for the common cold is rhinovirus, an infection within the Picornaviridae family of viruses. The treatment is generally focused on symptomatic …
An influenza infection, commonly known as the flu, is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It appears most frequently in winter and early spring and attacks the body by spreading through the upper and/or lower respiratory tract. Influenza viruses are divided into three categories: types A, B, and C. All three types …
