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How to Avoid Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection caused by a bacteria or virus that fills up the lungs with fluid or pus, causing the alveoli (air sacs) to get irritated and swollen. This may result in a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Pneumonia can as well be caused by irritants or fungi that you breathe into your lungs. The severity of this infection depends on many factors which include; your age, the cause of pneumonia ...

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Do I Have Food Poisoning?

Food poisoning, also referred to as foodborne illness, occurs when you consume spoiled, contaminated, or toxic food. The usual symptoms of food poisoning are diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Symptoms usually go away in hours or a few days, but if it doesn’t, you may need to visit the hospital to get checked on the nature of your sickness. Also, if, along with other symptoms, you have blood in your stool, dehydration, high ...

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AFC Louisville CO Health Tips & Urgent Care News Blog

Dispelling Myths: Can Adults Get Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

HFMD is often perceived as an illness that only impacts young children, but adults can get hand, foot, and mouth, too. Dispelling ...

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How Long Do Fevers Last in Infants?

When your little one develops a fever, it's natural to worry and wonder, "How long do fevers last in infants?" Fevers ...

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Are Sugar Rushes Real and How Do They Work?

Are sugar rushes real? For decades, many parents have believed in the idea of a “sugar rush,” a phenomenon where kids become ...

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