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Tag: Health
What to do when seasonal allergies attack
TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — The fall season can bring many changes such as leaf colors and cooler temperatures, but these changes bring the risk of sickness in the air.
Just like in the spring, fall temperatures can kick-start many allergens, which can lead to your body fighting back against certain bacteria.
“The body produces…
Health center gives cold and flu season tips
TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Leaves are falling, temperatures are cooling down, and allergens are in the air. But, how can you tell the difference between allergies, and a cold?
“Allergies usually are a little bit more mild,” said Troy University Health Center nurse practitioner Jacque Chirico. “You can get all stuffed up, but you’ve got…
What you need to know about the ongoing amoxicillin shortage
TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — A visit to the pharmacy may end with disappointment due to an ongoing medicine shortage.
In the United States, the common antibiotic, Amoxicillin is going through a shortage. Amoxicillin is used to treat bacterial infection such as pneumonia.
Family Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Nursing Professor at Troy University, Teresa Law…