In this episode of the Dr. Fazil Show, we get to the root cause of seasonal allergies and allergies in general. He explains what you can do to get relief once and for all and how to prevent them completely. Follow along with us in this episode of the Dr. Fazil Show.
COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global situation. Bio Clinic is working with public health partners at all levels and will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.
Take these steps:
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a virus strain, first identified in Wuhan, China, that has only spread in people since December 2019 and continues to spread across the globe.
Health experts around the planet are closely monitoring the situation because little is known about this new virus, it has the potential to cause severe illness and pneumonia in some people, especially those with low immune systems.
How does COVID-19 spread and what are the symptoms?
COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets, which means to become infected, people generally must be within six feet of someone who is contagious and come into contact with these droplets. It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. Symptoms of COVID-19 appear within two to 14 days after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose and difficulty breathing.
How long does it take for symptoms of the COVID-19 to appear?
The CDC believes that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as two days, or as long as 14 days after exposure. Many governments are requiring an isolation period of 14 days or more for people returning from areas where exposure has been confirmed.
How is COVID-19 treated?
There is currently no FDA approved medication for COVID-19. People infected with this virus should receive supportive care such as rest, fluids and fever control to help them relieve these symptoms. For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ functions in a hospital setting.
Is there a vaccine?
There is no vaccine currently available.
How can I best protect myself?
Practice the following:
I have a chronic condition that puts me at high risk. How can I best protect myself?
Unfortunately, there is not yet a vaccine that can prevent COVID-19, so we cannot prevent the disease.
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is new, so we don’t yet understand exactly how it impacts specific groups of high-risk people. But, those who are thought to be most susceptible to serious complications of COVID-19 include people who:
But there are things you can do to minimize your risk if you have a weakened immune system or are immunocompromised.
Should I wear a face mask? Will that help protect me?
If you are sick: You should wear a face mask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a face mask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a face mask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.
If you are not sick: You do not need to wear a face mask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a face mask). Face masks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
For more information and up to date updates please visit the CDC Website.
Bio Family Clinic is proud to be offering “Same Day Walk-In Services” starting on Friday, March 1st, 2019. As part of Bio Family’s ongoing process to provide the best healthcare services to their patients and the county of Yuma, they have added another team member, Nurse Practitioner, Bola Falegan. She will be the designated provider handling our patients needs for our Walk-In Clinic, don’t spend hours waiting to be seen at the hospital or urgent care. The average wait time in a Yuma hospital before being seen is 15 minutes for medical emergencies and acute injuries (1). Non emergency wait times vary from 15 minutes to hours, based on the type of care needed you can wait between 3 to 5 hours before you are discharged and sent home, spending your entire day and being sent home with antibiotics or guided instructions and to follow up with your primary doctor. On top of that a hefty emergency room hospital bill. Why go through that when you can be seen within the same 15 minutes, get the needed diagnostic testing done and be on your way home, saving time and money.
Same Day Assessment and Treatment
| Cough | Fever |
| Sore Throat | Sprain and Strains |
| Ear Infections | Sinus Infections |
| Immunizations | Bladder Infections |
| Flu Symptoms | Eye Irritations |
| Coumadin Management | Allergies |
Emergency Room Symptoms
| Chest Pain/Pressure | High Fever |
| Severe Bleeding | Shortness of Breath |
| Numbness of Limb/Face | Fainting/Loss of Consciousness |
| Broken Limb | Head Trauma |
The symptoms above are examples of what should be treated at the hospital and what should be treated at our Walk-In Clinic, this will help you decide what is an emergency and what is not considered an emergency. If you have any doubts if your symptoms are considered and emergency, just give us a call at (928) 342-6500.
