Dec 30, 2024 · According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the U.S. When you get sick, it’s helpful to …

Dec 7, 2016 · The next time you go to see your health care provider for an upper respiratory illness — a cough or cold — don't assume you'll get a prescription for an antibiotic. “Antibiotics …

Aug 31, 2022 · When kids get sick, most of the time, viruses or bacteria cause their infections. While viral and bacterial infections can have similar symptoms, such as coughing, sore throat …

Jan 26, 2016 · Many parents bring their children with ear infections to Express Care, Urgent Care and even the Emergency Department to request antibiotics. But, sometimes, antibiotics aren’t …

Jul 14, 2017 · An ear infection (acute otitis media) is most often a bacterial or viral infection that affects the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating …

Jul 23, 2018 · Viral respiratory infections such as sore throats, the common cold, ear infections and bronchitis, are caused by viruses. This means antibiotics won't help. But nearly 46 percent …

Jan 23, 2015 · Sinus infections can turn into a bacterial infection, due to the prolonged blockage in the sinus cavity. It is not easy to determine whether the infection is viral or bacterial, …

Sep 6, 2017 · Lifestyle and home remedies These self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms: Rest. This will help your body fight infection and speed recovery. Drink fluids, such …

Nov 9, 2024 · Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation and damage to the liver, requiring a liver transplant if not treated in time.

Oct 22, 2010 · Keratitis, an infection of the eye's cornea, can be serious and, in severe cases, the infection may threaten vision. But with prompt treatment, keratitis can often be cured without …