Strep Throat: All Questions Answered
If you have an itchy and scratchy throat, it’s easy to assume that the problem may…
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Everything You Should Know About Major and Minor Fractures
A fracture can cause excruciating pain, holding you back from your daily routines. Without treatment, the…
Why You Need a Urinalysis?
Elimination of waste material and toxins from the body is done by the lungs, skin, kidneys,…
When to Take Your Child to the ER for Cough and Difficulty in Breathing
One of the things that parents have to deal with every other day is coughs. This…
Not Just a Stomach Ache: Symptoms of Appendicitis
Now and then, we all get stomach aches. However, sometimes this is a sign that something…
When Do I Need Stitches for Cuts?
Regardless of how careful you are, you will get injuries and cuts. The cuts are common…
Why Do I Feel Dizzy?
Giddiness describes a variety of sensations that are different for everyone. We all experience lightheadedness and…
What Is A Psychiatric Emergency?
It sounds somewhat odd to say you want to visit an ER near you for a…
At What Age Would It Be Advisable for You to See a Cardiologist for a Checkup?
Hearts, like any other part of your body ages over time and is at risk of…
How to Survive Bronchitis
Bronchial tubes, located in your lungs, carry air to the lungs and helps you breathe. When…
What Are the Four Quadrants of Abdominal Pain, and When to Visit the ER?
Abdominal pain is a common reason many people visit an emergency room seeking immediate care for…
When to Visit Your Nearest Emergency Room for Sinus Infections
Sinus infections can be the reason you end up in an ER near you. The infection…
Does Extreme Summer Heat Affect Your Breathing and Cause Lung Disease?
Summer does not provide prior warnings of its arrival to allow us sufficient time to adapt…
Understanding the Basics of Venous Blood Gas Testing
Venous Blood Gas Test This is a blood test that specifically measures the levels of blood…
What It Takes to Be an Altus ER Physician
What It Takes to Be an Altus ER Physician Back in June 2019, Altus Emergency Centers…