(757) 488-2223 4012 Raintree Road Chesapeake, VA 23321 ABOUT US SERVICES NEW PATIENTS FORMS INSURANCE & PAYMENTS CONTACT What's Going Around? Allergies Seasonal allergies, or hayfever, are very common at this time of year. Typical symptoms include watery, itchy, red eyes; a clear runny nose; sneezing; and an itchy palate or throat. The most common triggers are trees in the spring, grasses in the summer, and weeds in the fall! Effective non-sedating medications are now available for children over the age of 2 without a prescription for treatment of seasonal allergies. These include loratadine (generic Claritin), Claritin, and Zyrtec. These medications can be given as needed for allergy symptoms. If you think your child has seasonal allergies and he or she is not responding to medication OR if you are not sure, please make an appointment in our office. Many children do not require allergy testing if they respond to treatment with medication as needed. For more information: See also Eye - Allergy Colds and Upper Respiratory Infections Colds, upper respiratory infections, and URIs are common terms we use to describe viral illnesses that cause nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, and cough. The fever usually lasts for 2-3 days, and the cough with congestion and runny nose may last for 5-10 days. The typical preschool-age child may experience 6-10 colds per year. Most colds resolve on their own with rest and fluids, but some may lead to ear infection, sinus infection, asthma attack, or other complications. If you are concerned about the possibility of one of these complications, please have your child seen in our office for an evaluation. For more information: See also Colds , See also Sinus Pain or Congestion COVID-19 People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear2-14 days after exposureto the virus.People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea This list does not include all possible symptoms. For more information visithttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/index.html Pink Eye We are currently seeing children and adolescents with "pink eye." Also known as conjunctivitis, this condition can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection. Viral pink eye typically appears as red and watery eyes, and is accompanied by common viral cold or upper respiratory symptoms. This type of pink eye should resolve itself as the viral cold improves. Bacterial pink eye usually appears as red eyes with yellow or green discharge. Upon awakening, the eyes often are matted shut with dried discharge. This type of pink eye also may be associated with a viral cold, but the bacterial eye infection itself requires antibiotic eye drops to cure. Good handwashing is very important because both viral and bacterial pink eye infections are very contagious. For more information: See also Eye - Pus or Discharge Upper Respiratory Infection We are currently seeing children and adolescents with viral upper respiratory infections: severe nasal congestion and secretions, sore throat, occasional vomiting and fever for 2-3 days. These symptoms are followed by a dry, persistent cough that may last for 5-10 days. For more information: See also Sinus Pain or Congestion Patient Portal Pay My Bill Reviews COVID-19 Assessment ADDRESS 4012 Raintree Road Chesapeake, VA 23321 PH: (757) 488-2223 FX: (757) 488-8398 OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday: 8AM - 6PM Friday: 8AM - 5PM Saturday: (Walk-ins) 9AM - 11AM Poison Control: (800) 222-1222 QUICK LINKS Our Providers What's Going Around? 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