by Mikha Canon | May 17, 2015 | Medical Related
Cold Sores: Causes, Symptoms, and First Aid Treatment Cold sores—also known as fever blisters—are small, fluid-filled blisters that typically appear on or around the lips. They often develop in clusters and may break open after a few days, leaking clear fluid before...
by finzy | Jul 26, 2014 | Medical Related
Many employers and employees are unaware that acute upper respiratory infections (AURI) can be contracted in the workplace and lead to lost productivity, absenteeism, and increased healthcare costs. In fact, AURI are among the leading causes of illness-related...
by finzy | Jul 26, 2014 | Medical Related
While acute upper respiratory infections (AURI) are among the leading causes of emergency visits for adults in Grande Prairie, these infections are even more common in children. Children are frequently exposed to environments and situations that increase their risk of...
by finzy | Jul 26, 2014 | Medical Related
Acute upper respiratory infections (AURI) are extremely common—not only in Grande Prairie, but throughout Alberta. Seasonal changes, cold winters, dry air, and fluctuating temperatures all contribute to infections that affect the sinuses, ears, and throat. While first...
by finzy | Jul 26, 2014 | Medical Related
According to the Community Health Profile for Grand Prairie that was released in 2013, acute upper respiratory infections (AURI) are the leading causes of hospitalization in the area. This means that this group of diseases affect many Canadians each year. This is why...
by finzy | Jul 26, 2014 | Medical Related
Many residents don’t realize that Grande Prairie is affected by several serious health conditions that don’t always receive the same public attention as heart attacks or infectious diseases. Because these illnesses often progress quietly, people may underestimate the...
