The respiratory system is essential to your ability to breathe. By enabling your body to absorb oxygen from the air, the respiratory system supports healthy organ function. Unfortunately, there are many diseases that can impact the respiratory system and affect your overall health. Here, we’ll discuss the most common respiratory diseases, as well as how... read more
The respiratory syncytial virus is also called RSV. It’s common, with the vast majority of children having been infected by RSV by the age of 2. While RSV usually resolves on its own, a better understanding of the virus can help you manage the infection and identify it in children. How RSV is Transmitted RSV... read more
The symptoms of infection with the COVID-19 virus generally subside within two weeks. But for some people, the effects of COVID-19 don’t stop there. Many people experience the “post-COVID syndrome,” where individuals have symptoms for far longer than the standard two-week period, even for months; in some cases, the effects of COVID-19 remain debilitating and... read more
Unfortunately, car accidents are common, especially here in Florida. Approximately 20,000 car accidents are reported by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department every year, making the risk of an accident high for all motorists, passengers, bikers, and pedestrians on the road. If you’re in an auto accident, it’s essential to see a doctor... read more
Summer will soon be upon us. It’s common to put on a few pounds during the winter, with the holidays and more time spent inside, so many people are currently striving to lose some weight before bikini season rolls around. If you’re in need of an effective weight loss program, consider Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss,... read more
As we continue to endure the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are struggling to identify the distinction between a COVID-19 infection and a cold or flu virus. Receiving a COVID-19 test is the best way to know for sure if you’ve been infected by the virus. Additionally, if you’re feeling unwell, talking to a medical professional... read more
Do you have a sore throat? A sore throat is often just a symptom of the common cold. However, in some cases, a sore throat could be caused by strep throat. Strep throat is a bacterial infection, and it leads to a fast-onset sore throat alongside other symptoms. Read on to learn more about the... read more
Do you know how to tell if your child needs stitches or not? Most parents are clueless about how severe an injury needs to be to worry about immediate care. Most of the time, wounds are going to close well on their own, especially if it is a straight laceration. However, sometimes you will need... read more
Lifestyle changes are an absolute necessity when it comes to weight loss. In fact, the biggest reason that people fail in meeting their weight loss goals is that they do not make any changes to their lifestyle as a whole. Most diets are focused on fast weight loss through means that aren't meant to be... read more
Tests explained ! There are many tests available at this point. Some are done with blood and some with swabs from the nasopharynx and now some from saliva samples. The MOST accurate test available is the RT-PCR test, most often performed using a nasopharyngeal swab. These tests are typically sent out to a lab that... read more