If you are a smoker, you may be wondering if you’re at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Although there haven’t yet been any studies providing a conclusive answer to this question, many researchers agree that smoking can increase someone’s chances of contracting this virus for a few different reasons. The Act of Smoking Itself Research suggests that COVID-19 is spread …
Read Full ArticleIf you’re experiencing a sore throat, you’re probably concerned about what’s causing it. Less than a year ago, a simple sore throat usually wouldn’t be much cause for concern. Since the onset of the pandemic, however, feeling the slightest bit under the weather automatically makes people wonder if they contracted COVID-19, or if it’s something less serious. We understand how …
Read Full ArticleIn these stressful times, COVID-19 prevention is at the forefront of almost everyone’s minds. Whether you have been working outside your home throughout the pandemic, or you’re just now starting to leave the house again, you’re probably wondering what you can do to avoid becoming infected with the virus. We’ve compiled some tips on how to protect yourself from COVID-19, …
Read Full ArticleIf you’ve received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you’re likely feeling pretty lousy. Fever, intense fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, and congestion are some of the most common symptoms of this virus, and you probably want to know how long you’re going to have to deal with them. On average, COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms should begin to …
Read Full ArticleAllergy season is typically a miserable time of year for allergy sufferers, but this year, everything is a bit more complicated. That’s because of COVID-19, the respiratory virus that has many of the same symptoms as allergies. Now, every tickle in the throat or stuffy nose is a cause for concern: Is it just allergies or is it COVID-19? Thankfully, …
Read Full ArticleOctober means pumpkins, cooler weather, candy corn… and the flu. And this October, flu season is further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While getting a flu shot is the best way to stave off the potential of getting influenza—all of our facilities at PhysicianOne Urgent Care offer the flu vaccine, and you can stop by any day of the week …
Read Full ArticleIf you’ve been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or have just returned home from a domestic trip, it’s important to begin closely monitoring your overall health for COVID-19 symptoms. You’ll also want to quarantine for 14 days, separating yourself from members in your household and the outside world. This is guidance recommended by the Centers for Disease …
Read Full ArticleDiscerning the differences between the influenza virus and COVID-19 can be difficult since they are both contagious respiratory illnesses that share many common symptoms. For example, both the flu and COVID-19 can present with fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, and fatigue. However, there are several symptoms of COVID-19 that are not present in flu …
Read Full ArticleAs the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to unfold, there are still many more questions than answers about where it came from and how it spreads. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the exact source of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)—the brand-new virus that causes COVID-19—is still unknown, although evidence suggests …
Read Full ArticleThe common cold and coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) are both contagious respiratory infections that can produce similar symptoms. Often caused by a rhinovirus, the common cold is a relatively mild upper respiratory illness that usually improves without treatment. On the other hand, COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a brand-new virus that is potentially much more …
Read Full ArticleIf you are a smoker, you may be wondering if you’re at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Although there haven’t yet been any studies providing a conclusive answer to this q Read More
If you’re experiencing a sore throat, you’re probably concerned about what’s causing it. Less than a year ago, a simple sore throat usually wouldn’t be much cause for conce Read More
In these stressful times, COVID-19 prevention is at the forefront of almost everyone’s minds. Whether you have been working outside your home throughout the pandemic, or you’re Read More
