Should You Fight that Fever with Acetaminophen?
If the flu has you feeling feverish, it may be reflex to reach for acetaminophen to bring your temperature down. While it’s important to be comfortable enough to...
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A Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s Cold, Cough or Fever this Winter
I got that call again this week. You know the one where the school or daycare says that your child has a cold or fever and has to...
A Quick and Dirty Guide To Strep Throat
Adult and pediatric patients commonly develop a sore throat, especially during the winter months and frequently associated with the common cold. Strep throat is caused by a specific...
The Lowdown on Fever
Fever (pyrexia) is one of the most common complaints that I see in the clinic. Determining what is the cause of the fever is not always easy to...