What Germs and Health Concerns Are Going Around?
Do you need to get your flu shot?
Are your seasonal allergies bothering you?
Do I need to schedule my child’s well visit for school?
Our Germwatch series asks UVA health providers what’s bringing people into their offices in central Virginia.
- August 2017: Back to school and bug bites
- September 2017: Colds and allergies
- October 2017: Time to get a flu shot
- November 2017: Coughs and a resurgence of mumps
- December 2017: More colds, plus flu
- January 2018: Flu, strep and sinus issues
- February 2018: More flu — understand how it spreads
- March 2018: Allergy season
- May 2018: Summer safety tips and hand, foot and mouth disease
What product of OTC medication is recommended for allergies? I have clogged sinuses, thick mucous, clear , coughing and pressure headaches. Thank you. Prefer all natural if available.
Brenda, Dr. Williams did not recommend a specific OTC antihistamine but said finding the right one for you can be trial and error. We recommend you talk to your primary care provider, who may be able to give you a more specific recommendation based on your symptoms and health history.