Today’s post is about mucus. Fair warning, if you’re sensitive to this topic, you may want to skip to the next video. Lately, a lot of patients have been coming in and expressing concern about their changing mucus color during a cold.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates about mucus color and when the use of antibiotics would be appropriate.
If you have nasal congestion causing discomfort, try a Neti Pot. Use a saline salt packet with bottled water at body temperature to rinse out your sinuses.
Dr. Travis Simmons offers valuable tips on how to beat the cold, flu, and allergies this season.
Having a sore throat may be common but by no means is it a comfortable condition. Causes of sore throat can range from allergies to cancer. How do I know what I have and what can help me feel better?
Our son had his first play-date at a local mall playground. Even though the photos were memorable, the aftermath of the play-date did not come with such fond memories. Within 12 -ours, our little guy was vomiting numerous times and ended up with days of soiled diapers that looked more like a war zone.
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as “Pink Eye”, is characterized by the inflammation of the conjunctiva – the thin, transparent layer covering the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid. This inflammation causes the eye to appear pink or reddish, hence the name.