Dr. Gwenn’s Huffington Post Blog
Technical Names: Pneumonitis NickNames: Pneumonia, Lung Infection What it is: infection of the lung Typical Ages for Illness: Any Typical Symptoms: cough, fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, decreased activity level and appetite, respiratory symptoms including shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, [...]
Swine Flu is Influenza H1N1. This virus is very, very similar to season flu mentioned above. Important points to focus on: 1. You have to have flu symptoms to worry about having Swine Flu. 2. The people most at risk [...]
Technical Names: Gastroenteritis, Enteritis, Gastritis NickNames: stomach flu, stomach bug, intestinal infection, puking virus Typical Ages for Illness: all ages What is it: infection of the gastrointestinal system – can involved the stomach, intestines, or both Typical Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, [...]
Technical Names: Streptococcal Pharyngitis NickNames: Scarlet Fever, Strep Throat What is it: infection of the throat involving the pharynx, tonsils or both Typical Ages for Illness: school age kids and teens are the biggest population; can occur in adults; rare [...]
