Augusta, GA
Pediatrician talks cold vs. allergies and spike in local strep cases
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – As we head into spring, medical doctors say everybody ought to nonetheless be vigilant in opposition to sicknesses in youngsters.
Dr. Ryan Jimenez, a Pediatrician from Pediatric Companions of Augusta, stated the specter of chilly and flu in youngsters stays.
“We’ve seen somewhat bit extra instances of flu, and we’re beginning to get a little bit of an uptick,” he stated. “Anecdotally in the previous couple of months, we’ve in all probability seen extra flu than in prior years, additionally later in seasons.”
Other than the flu, he stated springtime can even include a unique set of well being points.
“Now that the pollen is out, we’ve seen households tease out is it allergy symptoms? Is it colds,” he stated.
Dr. Jimenez defined there are a number of distinctions between the 2 that households can look out for.
“Allergic reactions usually don’t include fevers. It is normally a hyper response by our immune system to usually innocent issues, pollen, ragweed, canine dander,” he stated.
Whereas allergy signs can are available rapidly, Dr. Jimenez defined that colds differ.
“It’s extra gradual, it’s much less of an aggressive response. It normally comes with fevers. That’s normally a telltale signal that it’s in all probability a chilly vs a brewing potential bacterial sickness,” he stated.
Along with this, Dr. Jimenez stated he has been seeing spikes in instances of strep throat.
“I’ve seen greater than in all probability within the final 5 years, I might say in my very own expertise,” Dr. Jimenez stated.
In case you suppose your little one has strep, he stated you’ll wish to examine with a health care provider and get antibiotics.
“When you have a sore throat, fevers, normally these are the 2, in absence of different signs. It might be in case you’re over a sure age, childhood and older, it will be smarter to go get examined at your pediatric workplace,” he stated.
Amid diseases no matter season or age, Dr. Jimenez stated everybody needs to be washing their arms and likewise staying dwelling if they’re sick.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating an attempted murder-suicide that happened Sunday night.
According to the report, just after 7 p.m., the coroner’s office responded to the 3400 block of Byron Place for a shooting.
The coroner’s office says a woman was found inside the home with at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene at 7:10 p.m.
The husband of the female was inside the home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Coroner Mark Bowen says the male was transported to Wellstar MCG and is in critical condition.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – JoeFest took place over the weekend at the Augusta Convention Center.
The toy and comic festival is heavily centered on GI Joe toys.
You could see the crowds of people coming out to shop, attend panels and dress-ups for the convention.
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AUGUSTA, Ga – College Sports Communicators (CSC) has announced its Academic All-District teams for the 2023-24 men’s track & field seasons. From Augusta University, Ryan Lee, Noah Shepherd, Andrew Cole, Andrew Todd, and Patrick Motes were all honored on the list.
Nominated by CSC members, the Academic All-District men’s and women’s track & field teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performance on the track, in the field, and in the classroom (minimum 3.50 GPA). To be considered, athletes must finish in the top 50 in the region in their respective events. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes men’s track & field honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
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