We start off at Sparrow Family Medical Services in DeWitt where Doctor Beinaz Menagi is seeing a growing number of patients with viral upper respiratory infections. Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, light cough, mild fatigue and a sore throat. For treatment get plenty of rest and fluids. Try tylenol or motrin along with decongestants and cough medicines.

Doctor Susan Caldwell is also in DeWitt, and is seeing problems with acute asthma attacks. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. For treatment use quick acting rescue medicines in the inhaler form. Also recommended are long acting medicines for prevention such as inhaled steroids. You will need to work closely with your physician to find the best treatment for you.

Also in DeWitt Doctor Anthony Holowko is treating patients with Gastroenteritis. Symptoms include vomitting, diarrhea, and a fever. For treatment watch your diet. Dont eat or drink anyhting for 4 to 5 hours after vomitting.... and even then try to only drink small amounts or eat ice chips. You can slowly begin to add in bland foods - like bananas, rice, toast, and yogurt. Avoid spices, grease and seeds for at least 24 hours.