Allergies are often triggered by allergens like pollen, dust and mold. If you struggle with seasonal allergies, you may be reading this through itchy, watery eyes, as mid-spring through late summer is when most allergens are in full bloom. Common allergens include things like weeds, mold, dust mites, grass and pollen. Each one produces tiny … Continued
Your heart will beat about 2.5 billion times during your lifetime. It is central to overall good health and is one of the most vital organs keeping you alive. It’s vital to treat it well. When you have a healthy heart, your entire body will feel the benefits. In fact, good overall health can not … Continued
Bumps, scrapes and bruises happen all the time, especially in children. Most small bruises and cuts are minor and can be treated safely at home with basic first-aid supplies like bandages, sterile gauze dressings and an alcohol-free cleanser. Steps for treating minor cuts, scrapes or other skin abrasions If you or a loved one has … Continued
When you have an urgent healthcare concern, you need two things: Quality, completely capable medical care Accessibility (walk-ins, convenient hours, open weekends, etc.) At Coastal Urgent Care of Bossier, we’re making our excellent care even more convenient for you. Simply by visiting our Home page, you can: See your wait time and your place in … Continued
Getting cut is one of the most common household injuries. Almost any time you make a meal or wash dishes, you deal with knives. That’s before you even consider any tools you use for basic DIY home repairs. Despite how often people cut themselves, dealing with the injury often leaves people mystified. They wonder what steps … Continued
Every year there is a debate over whether you should get the flu shot. Some people receive the vaccine every year, while others get it occasionally. Then some people never want to flu shot because of myths or because of negative past experiences after getting the shot. According to the Centers for Disease Control and … Continued
If you’ve got a child that plays high school sports, it’s not always fun and games. Although high school sports are rewarding both physically and mentally, there are many dangers involved. If they play a high-impact sport like basketball, football, or soccer, they’re at risk of some pretty bad and potentially long-lasting injuries. Today, we’re going … Continued
Ear infections are one of the most common health problems in children under 3. Even though the numbers have dropped in recent years, it still afflicts almost three-quarters of babies. With that knowledge in mind, it’s very important that you know how to recognize the symptoms of an ear infection. The tough part of spotting … Continued