Kat Rodgers, PA-C Acute Viral Rhinosinusitis: The vast majority of cases of acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) is due to viral infection. Acute viral rhinosinusitis (AVRS) begins with viral inoculation via direct contact with the conjunctiva or nasal mucosa. The most common viruses that cause AVRS are rhinovirus, influenza virus, and parainfluenza virus. Risk factors for ARS …
Lindee Abe, ARNP We just did a post about DOMS, so let’s explore muscle breakdown a little bit further. Next up….let’s talk rhabdomyolysis. Most of us don’t see rhabdomyolysis. The military is one environment that comes to mind that sees increased numbers of rhabdomyolysis, specifically exertional rhabdomyolysis. We also read about the elderly being at …
Amy Patel, PA-C Epistaxis is a hemorrhage or bleeding coming from the nose. Epistaxis is commonly seen in primary care, urgent care, and also emergency department settings. Fortunately, most cases are spontaneous, benign, and self-limiting. However, approximately 6% of nosebleeds require a higher level of care and it is imperative to understand the treatment options …
Kelsey Bates, APRN I recently read the New York Times best seller Grain Brain by neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter. All I can say is, “wow.” While I was familiar with the majority of the context, the book gave me a much deeper understanding and appreciation for the information. It also got me to thinking, “why …
Lindee Abe, APRN Does the thought of poison ivy make you itch just thinking about it? That is exactly what I feel anytime I think about poison ivy. It is the kind of itch that is so bad you can’t sleep at night. Poison ivy makes its appearance frequently during the “outdoor months” in urgent …
Kelsey Bates, APRN Along with being a wife, momma and nurse practitioner…I’m a beekeeper too. I started my beekeeping adventure a couple of years ago when a dear friend of mine invited me to go check her bees with her. It was amazing to me how the colony functioned as a whole and how the …
