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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

You might consider testing if you experience: Sneezing and congestion Chronic cough or asthma Itchy or watery eyes Hives or rashes Digestive discomfort Frequent sinus infections Reactions to unknown substances These seven allergy symptoms are common signs your body might be reacting to allergens. Can Blood Pressure Affect Allergy Testing?

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

Seek care right away if you’re coughing up bloody mucus or have heart or lung conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Virtual visits can diagnose colds, flu , or allergies and help you manage symptoms at home. If you have asthma, COPD, or allergies, be sure to mention recent flare-ups.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

This article delineates the salient clinical features, associated complications, cost considerations, and risk profiles for each virus, thereby providing a framework for informed clinical decision-making. Norovirus : Diagnose based on isolated gastrointestinal symptoms, emphasizing hydration therapy.

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

. · A positive test can provide false reassurance to clinicians and caregivers. A negative test can also provide false reassurance. Establishing benchmarks for the hospitalized care of children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. A positive test does not exclude a secondary bacterial infection or co-infection.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. Children with respiratory conditions and chronic lung disease like asthma are more prone to GERD as well. difficile.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

They also provide immunizations and lifestyle advice tailored to your specific needs. It creates a continuous health history that benefits both you and your provider. They're designed to provide quick, efficient medical attention for conditions that require timely care but aren't life-threatening.

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