Feeling Sick with a Cold or the Flu?

This season's flu is spreading quickly through offices and schools.  Many of my patients ask me how to get a good nights sleep when feeling sick.  People are often kept awake by cough, post nasal drip, and nasal congestion.  Some of the over the counter cold medications can leave you feeling drugged and jittery.  W

ant some tips on how to get a good nights sleep?  Check out this great article by Huffington Post's Sarah Klein on "How to Sleep Better While Sick". http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/17/sleep-better-while-sick-cold-flu_n_2487635.html

Fall Allergies or Falling Prey to a Cold

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Jane Wilkens Michael of Spry Magazine about fall allergies and colds.  Check out her article on her blog below.  I hope you'll find some useful tips.


http://blogs.spryliving.com/fall-allergies-or-falling-prey-to-a-cold/

Cough, cough, cough

So many people are coming into the office these past few weeks complaining of coughing.  The change in season brings about asthma, and cold season.  It's difficult to tell the difference and knowing when you're sick with a cold versus having an asthma attack is important.

Signs of Asthma:

• dry cough often worse at night
• chest tightness
• feeling short of breath
• wheezing
• not contagious
• often triggered by nasal allergies, a cold, change in temperature or weather

Signs of a Cold

• sore throat 
• nasal congestion
• fatigue
• low grade fever
• cough often times productive
• can often trigger an asthma attack

Remember- see your doctor is you aren't sure and you're aren't feeling well.

Enjoy Fall!