Acute sinusitis is most commonly due to viruses and is usually self-limiting. Approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral sinusitis. Those with atopy or a genetic…
If you’ve ever suffered from an intense earache, you know just how painful and debilitating it can be. While many people associate earaches with ear infections, a lesser-known cause of…
A sore throat is an inflammatory condition that affects the pharynx, which is the hollow tube inside the throat that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections that affect women. It’s estimated that at least 40-60% of women will develop a UTI at some point…
The Impetigo infection begins innocuously as small red sores but quickly evolves into painful, itchy blisters that can dramatically affect a child’s comfort and quality of life. If not treated…
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is most common in older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Recognising the early signs of shingles and understanding how to treat them…