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Last Updated:
09-20-06 at 3:32PM
Several different viral infections are causing problems in San Diego and symptoms of a runny nose and cough continue to increase.
North County
Doctor Daniel Calac in Pauma Valley is seeing cases of Bronchiolitis. The illness is usually caused by a virus and is an infection of the small air passages in the lungs.
It's common in children and is the leading cause of serious lower respiratory illness in infants. Symptoms include a runny nose, cough and fever.
After a few days, the illness can cause a shortness of breath and breathing that is rapid and labored with wheezing.
Symptoms may last three to four days and may require medical attention.
East County
Doctor Katherine Francis in El Cajon says she's seeing more allergic rhinitis.
That's a fancy name for hay fever, which occurs when the immune system overreacts to particles in the air. That triggers allergy symptoms, such as watery eyes, sneezing and a runny nose.
Hay fever suffers should try to avoid exposure to allergens whenever possible and use over-the-counter medications to manage their symptoms.
Central San Diego
Doctor Jennifer Tuteur is seeing an increase in impetigo.
Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that causes red sores. The sores can occur anywhere on the body, but most often appear around the mouth and nose.
Impetigo is contagious and can be spread to others through close contact or by sharing towels, clothing, toys or other items.
Scratching can also spread the sores to other parts of the body.
Antibiotic ointment that is applied directly to the infected areas of the skin usually cures impetigo, but sometimes antibiotic pills are needed.
South County
Doctor Eric Leute in Imperial Beach says there's an increase in upper respiratory infections or URI's. Also known as a cold, the illness begins when a virus attaches to the lining of your nose or throat.
There is no cure, but the most important thing you can do is drink a lot of fluids to keep your body hydrated.
A person is contagious for the first few days of a cold.
09-20-06 at 3:32PM
Several different viral infections are causing problems in San Diego and symptoms of a runny nose and cough continue to increase.
North County
Doctor Daniel Calac in Pauma Valley is seeing cases of Bronchiolitis. The illness is usually caused by a virus and is an infection of the small air passages in the lungs.
It's common in children and is the leading cause of serious lower respiratory illness in infants. Symptoms include a runny nose, cough and fever.
After a few days, the illness can cause a shortness of breath and breathing that is rapid and labored with wheezing.
Symptoms may last three to four days and may require medical attention.
East County
Doctor Katherine Francis in El Cajon says she's seeing more allergic rhinitis.
That's a fancy name for hay fever, which occurs when the immune system overreacts to particles in the air. That triggers allergy symptoms, such as watery eyes, sneezing and a runny nose.
Hay fever suffers should try to avoid exposure to allergens whenever possible and use over-the-counter medications to manage their symptoms.
Central San Diego
Doctor Jennifer Tuteur is seeing an increase in impetigo.
Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that causes red sores. The sores can occur anywhere on the body, but most often appear around the mouth and nose.
Impetigo is contagious and can be spread to others through close contact or by sharing towels, clothing, toys or other items.
Scratching can also spread the sores to other parts of the body.
Antibiotic ointment that is applied directly to the infected areas of the skin usually cures impetigo, but sometimes antibiotic pills are needed.
South County
Doctor Eric Leute in Imperial Beach says there's an increase in upper respiratory infections or URI's. Also known as a cold, the illness begins when a virus attaches to the lining of your nose or throat.
There is no cure, but the most important thing you can do is drink a lot of fluids to keep your body hydrated.
A person is contagious for the first few days of a cold.
This really is an eek too. My sister who lives with mom is going to Alaska for one week at the end of the month.