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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection (ICD-10): When to Seek ER Care in Fort Worth

If you are searching for acute upper respiratory infection ICD 10, you are probably not doing it out of curiosity , someone in your home feels lousy, and you are trying to figure out whether this...

Difference Between Influenza A and B: What Fort Worth ER Doctors Want You to Know

Understanding the difference between influenza a and b can feel urgent when you or your child wakes up with chills, body aches, and a sudden fever. In Fort Worth ERs, we frequently see families...

Nipah Virus vs Flu: Key Symptoms You Should Know

When a fever, headache, or body aches hit, most of us assume it’s the flu and try to push through. But in rare situations, those familiar symptoms can signal something far more serious, like the Nipah...

Post flu cough: What Fort Worth Patients Should Know

A post flu cough is a common reason patients come into Fort Worth ER after they felt they were already recovering. Most often it’s part of the body’s healing process, but sometimes it signals...

What Is Foodborne Illness? Symptoms, Causes & When to Go to the ER

You ate something hours ago, maybe undercooked chicken, a suspect salad, or leftovers that sat out too long. Now you’re doubled over with cramps, racing to the bathroom, wondering if this is...

Streptococcal pharyngitis symptoms: What ER Doctors Look For

Streptococcal pharyngitis symptoms most of the time start suddenly, and in Fort Worth ERs, we see patients every week who are confused if their   is “just a cold” or something more serious. Knowing...

What Is Gastroenteritis & How Long Does It Last — When Severe Symptoms Need ER Emergency Care

This shocks many people: gastroenteritis is highly contagious, and you still spread the virus even after your symptoms improve. When vomiting or diarrhea slows down, people assume the illness is over...

Mosquito Borne Diseases: What Fort Worth ER Doctors Want You to Know

Mosquito borne diseases are something we regularly see in Fort Worth ERs, especially during North Texas heat waves and late summer months. In the emergency room, these illnesses often start with vague...

How Long Does It Take for RSV to Go Away?

RSV usually clears up within 1 to 2 weeks, though a cough may last up to 3 weeks. Babies under 6 months or those with other health issues may have a longer recovery. RSV is one of the most common...