Swimmer’s Ear Treatment in Covington: When to See Urgent Care

An earache after a summer swim is a common Northshore urgent care visit. Swimmer’s ear treatment usually means prescription antibiotic ear drops, careful cleaning of the ear canal, and keeping the ear dry while it heals. Most cases clear up within a week to ten days once the right drops start. If you’re on the […]
Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke: A Northshore Summer Safety Guide

Staying hydrated outdoors during a hot Louisiana Northshore summer afternoon Quick answer: Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two stages of the same problem, but only one is a true emergency. Heat exhaustion brings heavy sweating, cool clammy skin, weakness, and nausea, and it usually improves with rest, shade, and fluids. Heat stroke is a […]
