Colds & Flu
WHAT ARE COLDS AND FLU? Getting sick is never fun. If you experience symptoms, like fever, coughing, sneezing, and runny nose, it can be hard to tell whether it’s a common cold or the flu (influenza). Regardless, you probably want
Common Eye Infections
ABOUT EYE INFECTIONS Eye infections are often passed on from one individual to the next when someone touches their eyes without having washed their hands. Patients with eye infections can experience discomfort, inflammation, stinging, and itchiness in their eyes. In
COVID-19 And Variations
WHAT IS COVID-19? Getting sick is never fun and getting COVID can be very rough. If you experience symptoms, like fever or chills, coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache. loss of taste or smell, sore throat,
Ear, Nose & Throat Care
WHAT ARE EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT (ENT) INFECTIONS? Ear, nose, and throat infections are commonly seen in adults and children alike. When you have a minor ENT condition, you may need immediate care, which is why Your Family Medical Clinic
Upper Respiratory Infections
WHAT ARE UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS (URI)? An upper respiratory infection (URI) is an acute illness that affects the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nasal passages and throat (pharynx and larynx). They are spread from person to person and can
Urinary Tract Infections
WHAT IS A URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)? A urinary tract infection (UTI) affects the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Sometimes called a bladder infection, this acute issue is more common in women than men. Symptoms
