We are here to answer your medical questions and concerns. We can help by taking your blood pressure at church or in your home. We are here to help you in learning to monitor your blood sugar or learning to change a dressing or care for a colostomy, etc. Please let us know how we can meet your needs. There is no cure for the common cold or flu, although good home treatments of colds can help prevent complications.
Colds last two weeks in children and one week in adults.
The flu can last two to seven days. Pneumonia is an infection of the air passages in the lungs. If you think you have pneumonia contact your doctor. Pneumococcal vaccine is given once a lifetime for persons 65 and older, and to others with chronic conditions. She has experience with critical care and O.B., acute medical-surgical care, dialysis, and mental health.