Information & Updates

When you’re sick, it’s natural to want a quick fix, and many people assume antibiotics are the solution. While antibiotics can be lifesaving when used appropriately, they don’t work for every illness. In fact, using them when they aren’t needed can sometimes do more...

Facial pressure, congestion, thick mucus, and headaches can make a simple cold feel like a sinus infection. Many people worry they need antibiotics right away- but in most cases, sinus symptoms are caused by viruses and improve on their own within the first week....

A sore throat can come on fast and feel pretty alarming- especially when it’s painful to swallow, comes with a fever, or doesn’t seem to improve. Many people immediately worry about strep throat, but not every sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection....

It’s that time of year again—flu season is here.As the weather cools down, we typically start seeing more cases of influenza in the community. The flu spreads easily and can make even healthy adults feel miserable for a week or more. Recognizing symptoms early and...