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While cold and flu season is widely discussed, pneumonia season is quickly gaining the spotlight. One in 20 dies from the lung disease each year, and it's what's going around this week. What is pneumonia? PneumoniaMore >>
While cold and flu season is widely discussed, pneumonia season is quickly gaining the spotlight. One in 20 dies from the lung disease each year, and it's what's going around this week.More >>
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We all have our aches in our bellies and backs from time to time, but these pains can also be signs of gallstones. Dr. Hatem Mourad from Coastal Urgent Care and Family Medicine warns that gallstones areMore >>
Dr. Hatem Mourad from Coastal Urgent Care and Family Medicine warns that gallstones are what's going around.More >>
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The heat is on, and one way to get relief is by hitting the pool or Gulf. Dr. Timothy Nichols from Emerald Coast Urgent Care says to be aware of swimmer's ear.
Dr. Nichols says it happens when water gets trapped in the ear canal, causing an infection. @
He says symptoms include: ear pain, swelling and redness of the ear canal, drainage from the ear, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and a decreased ability to hear from the affected ear.
Dr. Nichols says to treat swimmer's ear: keep the ear dry, avoid putting anything in the ear, and take any prescribed medications.
If you notice any symptoms of swimmer's ear, see a doctor because it can turn into a serious condition if not treated.
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