Many people associate coughing with the cold and flu season, so it can be frustrating and confusing when you develop a cough in the middle of summer that just won’t go away. If you’ve been coughing for several weeks despite the warm weather, you may wonder whether it’s allergies, an infection, or something more serious. The truth is that a lingering summer cough can have many different causes. Seasonal allergies, viral infections ...
If you’ve recently developed a sunburn and are experiencing chills, fatigue, headaches, or body aches, you may be wondering whether these symptoms are normal. The answer is yes, chills can occur with a sunburn, especially when the burn is more severe or affects a large area of the body. Because sunburn is a form of skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the body’s immune system responds with inflammation. In some cases, that ...
Swimmer’s ear is one of the most common ear infections during the warmer months, especially when swimming, beach trips, and water activities are more frequent. If you’ve recently developed ear pain, itching, or a feeling of fullness after getting water in your ear, swimmer’s ear (also known as otitis externa) may be the cause. A common question patients have is whether swimmer’s ear requires antibiotic treatment. The answer depends on the ...
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