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Swimmers Ear
Otitis externa, better known as swimmers’ ear, is a common summertime ear infection. This infection is found in the outer ear, the portion of the ear canal that runs from the eardrum to outside the head. Swimmer’s ear is not the same as inner ear infection, which is...
Planning on Traveling? Tips to Avoid Motion Sickness
Are you planning a trip but are prone to motion sickness? Motion sickness can make a much-anticipated trip downright miserable. If you or your loved one are prone to motion sickness, there are some strategies and effective medications that can help alleviate the...
Heat Related Illnesses- Who is at Risk?
As the dog days of summer continue throughout much of the country, with many regions experiencing record or near record heat, it is easy to forget about the dangers that excessive heat can have on the body. I recently had an experience that brought this to light that...
Monkeypox is Now a Global Health Emergency
On July 24th, 2022 Dr Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization declared Monkeypox a global health emergency. This declaration was escalated from a public health concern from last month’s meeting after the Monkeypox International Health Regulations...
6 Tips to Keep Your Medicines Cool and Safe From the Heat
*Note: Some of the content below is for general medication best practices while other tips are specific to the medication mentioned. As the summer heat wave in most parts of the country rages on, and rolling blackouts threaten...
Medications That Cause Sun Sensitivity
(And what to do about it) Summer is in full swing, and with it many are outside, enjoying outdoor activities and fun in the sun. While the benefits of being outdoors can not be underestimated, sun exposure when using many prescriptions and nonprescription medicines...