Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways: EMERGENCY WARNING: If your child has bluish lips or face, severe trouble breathing, chest pain, extreme lethargy, cannot stay awake, or shows signs of severe dehydration (no wet diapers for 8 hours, no tears when crying), call 911 or go to the nearest … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways: Understanding Pediatric Influenza Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. While adults frequently contract influenza, young children are among the most vulnerable populations due to their developing immune systems and frequent close contact with … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways: EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek immediate medical attention if you or a family member experience severe shortness of breath, continuous chest pressure or pain, sudden confusion, bluish lips or face, or a fever that drops and then returns with a worsening cough. These are signs … Read more

Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek emergency medical care immediately if an adult or child displays warning signs such as severe shortness of breath, persistent chest pain or pressure, sudden dizziness, confusion, continuous vomiting, or bluish skin and lips. Introduction to Influenza and Swine Flu When flu season arrives each year, many patients wonder about the … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone you care for has severe trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, sudden dizziness, bluish lips, or high fever after being near birds or farm animals, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Introduction: Understanding Flu vs. Bird … Read more

If you or someone in your family woke up feeling as though you were hit by a truck, you are not alone. Health officials across the globe have reported sharp surges in severe influenza cases—commonly dubbed the “Super Flu.” Driven primarily by potent strains of Influenza A (H3N2), this variant is infamous for coming on … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek emergency medical care immediately if you or someone you are caring for experiences difficulty breathing, chest pain, blue lips or skin, severe confusion, a sudden drop in blood pressure, or a fever that returns with a worsening cough after initially … Read more