Hospitality Health ER in Longview and Tyler has encountered many patients that have mistaken a cold for a sinus infection, a sinus infection for a cold, and allergies for a cold. That’s because they can actually be difficult to tell apart—even by a doctor. A headache and stuffy nose are symptoms of all three, so [...]
“Don’t go out in the rain...you might catch pneumonia.” Thanks to our parents and grandparents, that all-too-familiar phrase rings through our minds each time we step out into cold, rainy weather. But just as you’re about to parrot back that same exact reminder to your kids as they walk out into the rain, you pause [...]
‘Tis the season for the flu and upper respiratory infections - and is it a pretty big one. As our doctors at Hospitality Health ER in Tyler and Longview are busy making their rounds this winter, so is the flu and upper respiratory infections. We’re seeing a lot of members of the community suffering from [...]
Feel great, look great, age slowly, reduce your risk of disease—we thought we heard every benefit of exercise under the sun but here’s another. Studies are revealing that exercise right after learning can boost your memory. So ladies, if you’re looking to improve your GPA or become the master of your new craft, a few [...]
Moms and Dads, are you ready to say goodbye to wallet-draining, garbage-fillin’ diapers? Every child is different, so you first need to make sure that your little one is ready. If they resist sitting, it’s probably not time. You can usually tell when they’re ready to begin potty training with certain signs. If they can [...]
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported an estimated 621,000 non-fatal injuries that occurred on the job over a two year time span. For employers, workplace injuries can mean lost production, increased worker’s compensation premiums, and a maze of administrative work. For employees, it can mean lost traction at work, reduced wages, lots of visits [...]
For those of you who didn’t know, Hospitality Health ER in Longview and Tyler serve as safe havens for parents to leave their newborns. Infant abandonment may sound like something that only happens in a movie or TV show, like Popeye or This is Us. But it happens more than you think. In fact, there were [...]
With sky high insurance premiums, it’s probably no surprise to you that your teen driver is three times more likely than older drivers (20 and up) to be in a fatal car crash. This is obviously due to teens lacking experience and sound judgement. Unfortunately, we can’t control our kids’ every move, and the best [...]
Did you know that one out of every 250 ER visits are the result of drug interactions? Not only is medication usage increasing per patient, but studies also show that there’s an increasing number of patients who are being prescribed multiple medications at the same time. Combine that with patients who may not be forthcoming [...]
In one of our earlier blogs, Hospitality Health ER discussed febrile seizures in kids that result from a high fever. Thankfully, those fever-related seizures go away on their own. But, have you heard of something called hyperpyrexia or malignant hyperthermia that can affect both children and adults? Hyperpyrexia is basically when the body reaches a [...]
