When Does a URI Need Medical Attention?

When Does a URI Need Medical Attention?

Upper respiratory infections are common, especially during colder months and seasonal illness surges in Southwest Charlotte. Symptoms like congestion, sore throat, coughing, and fatigue are expected but feeling short of breath can be unsettling. When breathing starts...
Do I Have Strep Throat or is it Just a Cold?

Do I Have Strep Throat or is it Just a Cold?

It often starts quietly. Maybe your throat feels dry during your morning commute, or you notice a scratchy sensation while walking around Uptown Cheapskate or running errands at Costco. By the end of the day, swallowing feels uncomfortable, your voice sounds...