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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Causes, Treatment & When Symptoms Need ER-Level Care

Quick Glance ●       Condition: Depression that follows a seasonal pattern ●       Prevalence: ~5% of U.S. adults, more common in women ●       Typical onset: Late fall through winter ●       Episode...

COVID-19 or the Flu: How to Know When to Seek ER Care in Fort Worth

If you are feeling sick and wondering if it is COVID-19 or the Flu can be mentally exhausting , especially when symptoms hit fast. In Fort Worth and across Tarrant County, both COVID-19 and Flu are...

H1N1 vs H3N2 Symptoms: When to Visit an ER in Fort Worth

It usually starts fast. One day you feel fine, the next you’re dealing with fever, aches, and deep exhaustion. H1N1 vs H3N2 symptoms can feel intense and confusing, especially when you’re not sure...

Flu Symptoms | When to Visit the ER in Fort Worth, TX

Flu Symptoms are affecting people in Fort Worth or nearby areas harder and faster than expected.Sudden fever, weakness, or shortness of breath in you or a loved one in Fort Worth or surrounding areas...

When to Go to ER for Flu: Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Most cases of the flu can be managed at home with rest, hydration, and over-the-counter remedies. But the flu can turn dangerous fast, especially for children, older adults, and people with chronic...

What Is Pertussis & How Long Is It Contagious? ER Safety Guide

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection that spreads most dangerously when symptoms still seem mild. The pertussis contagious period lasts up to three weeks, but antibiotics...

How to Stop Whooping Cough at Night – ER Breathing Care

Whooping cough, or pertussis, can irritate your airways and make breathing harder at night. Lying down lets mucus build up in the airways instead of draining, so coughing fits feel longer, louder, and...

Cedar Fever: Symptoms, Relief, and When Fort Worth Residents Should Seek ER Care

Every winter in North Texas, Cedar Fever arrives suddenly and can feel overwhelming. One day you feel normal, and the next you’re battling intense congestion, sneezing, fatigue, and sinus pressure...

Norovirus in Babies: How Long it Lasts & When to Worry

Norovirus in babies causes intense vomiting and diarrhea that can lead to dehydration within hours. Most infants recover in 1 to 3 days, but babies can lose fluids quickly, so even a short illness...