When illness strikes, it’s rarely on our schedule. RapidCare Emergency Room, Houston’s #1 choice emergency care facility offering 24/7, no-wait times care with board-certified Doctors, is there to help. This is especially crucial this winter when upper respiratory issues can cause serious health problems. Knowing if the illness is flu, COVID, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or some other nasty bug helps inform the decision of how and when to seek critical treatment.

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RapidCare Emergency Room provides comprehensive care and testing for most common upper respiratory infections, including COVID-19, Flu, RSV, and other common cold viruses

This winter, it’s time to get serious about upper respiratory illnesses, says Dr. Ike Chris ILochonwu MD. “This year, there has been a rise in the new COVID-19 omicron variant infection but also a significant rise also in flu and RSV infections, causing increased risk of hospitalization and sometimes death,” he explains. “RapidCare ER provides Emergency Room testing and treatments for all these infections with minimal wait times.” Different viruses cause each of these illnesses, and each presents unique symptoms. With the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resurgence of other respiratory viruses like RSV and the flu, staying informed is more crucial than ever. Here's what you need to know about respiratory illnesses this flu, cold, RSV, and COVID season.

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Flu, Fever, RSV, and COVID season: What you need to know

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COVID-19 is an illness triggered by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads from person to person, especially in close contact. Often, there’s a surge during the winter months when people spend more time indoors and in close contact with one another, especially during the holidays, as people travel and gather in larger numbers. Remember, anyone can contract COVID-19. While many recover without medical treatment, some individuals become seriously ill, and the disease can be fatal for some. Risk groups for COVID-19 include older adults over 60 and anyone with a pre-existing health condition, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and weakened immune systems. Symptoms include headache, fever, body ache, coughing, and sore throat. If you test positive for COVID, seeking treatment quickly can mitigate symptoms and improve outcomes. RapidCare Emergency Room not only identifies what illness you may be fighting, but also treats each individual symptom so you can start feeling better quickly.

COVID-19

Unlike many Stand-Alone ER and Urgent Care facilities – and even some hospital ERs – RapidCare Emergency Room has highly-trained emergency medical experts on site and guarantees that patients are seen by a board-certified ER physician. With Rapid Check-in that eliminates wait times, plus on-site labs, pharmacies, and diagnostic tools like CT and X-ray, patients get the care they need faster than they would in traditional ER or urgent care facilities. “This is the best service I’ve ever received in an emergency room,” says Sherry Carter, a recent patient at RapidCare ER. “There was no wait time. It’s clean and welcoming. I felt very cared for.” RapidCare Emergency Room’s professional, compassionate care team is diagnostically equipped to differentiate and treat your upper respiratory illness. With rapid flu, COVID, and RSV testing, patients can have the peace of mind that they’re correctly treating the relevant illness. If the illness grows serious, RapidCare Emergency Room is there to make sure you achieve the best health outcome and help you get back to your life as quickly as possible. If you’re feeling sick, seek care. Rapid Check-in and enjoy expert, no-wait, compassionate care at any of RapidCare Emergency Room’s six Houston area locations. For more info, visit rapidcareemergency.com.

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Rhinoviruses typically cause the common cold, but other viruses, like coronaviruses and adenoviruses, can also contribute. The common cold is highly contagious and can affect anyone, but symptoms are usually milder than those of other illnesses. While we may be tempted to work through a common cold, it’s important to rest to ensure that the body fully recovers. Continuing to work or travel with a weakened immune system opens your body up to further infection and can derail your recovery all together. Check out RapidCare Emergency Room’s Cold Season Survival Guide for more tips on how to navigate cold season.

Common cold

Influenza viruses cause the flu, which is an acute respiratory illness. It can lead to severe health complications, including secondary infections like pneumonia. Complications are especially concerning for vulnerable populations such as older adults, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems. With the arrival of COVID-19, many people forget that influenza can be serious, especially when it includes pneumonia. Influenza with pneumonia caused 41,917 deaths last year, making it the 13th highest cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC. If you have the flu and symptoms worsen, seek care immediately. For more info, check RapidCare Emergency Room ’s yearly outlook on flu season, which includes tips on how to prepare for this year’s flu season.

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RapidCare can test for more than 20 respiratory viruses and bacteria with a single PCR swab. This breakthrough technology, available at all RapidCare locations, is not only quick; results are ready in 15 minutes. The test results are also astoundingly precise, boasting 98–99% accuracy. Getting tested provides peace of mind to patients, directs appropriate medical therapy for the identified virus or bacteria by providers and empowers patients to seek the right and other alternative treatment. RapidCare ER is the #1 choice and best place to care for any upper respiratory illnesses in Houston Texas. We provide 24/7 emergency care, able to perform X Rays, CT scans, EKG and blood work on the spot to help with diagnoses to provide directed therapy. Patients are guaranteed to see a board-certified Physician with little to no wait time. This cold, flu, COVID, and RSV season, get informed and know that when you need care, RapidCare is there.

This winter, it’s time to get serious about upper respiratory illnesses, says Dr. Ike Chris ILochonwu MD. “This year, there has been a rise in the new COVID-19 omicron variant infection but also a significant rise also in flu and RSV infections, causing increased risk of hospitalization and sometimes death,” he explains. “RapidCare provides testing and treatments for all these infections with minimal wait times.” Different viruses cause each of these illnesses, and each presents unique symptoms. With the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resurgence of other respiratory viruses like RSV and the flu, staying informed is more crucial than ever. Here's what you need to know about respiratory illnesses this flu, cold, RSV, and COVID season.

Flu, Fever, RSV, and COVID season: What you need to know

COVID-19 is an illness triggered by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads from person to person, especially in close contact. Often, there’s a surge during the winter months when people spend more time indoors and in close contact with one another, especially during the holidays, as people travel and gather in larger numbers. Remember, anyone can contract COVID-19. While many recover without medical treatment, some individuals become seriously ill, and the disease can be fatal for some. Risk groups for COVID-19 include older adults over 60 and anyone with a pre-existing health condition, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and weakened immune systems. Symptoms include headache, fever, body ache, coughing, and sore throat. If you test positive for COVID, seeking treatment quickly can mitigate symptoms and improve outcomes. RapidCare not only identifies what illness you may be fighting, but also treats each individual symptom so you can start feeling better quickly.

COVID-19

COVID-19 is an illness triggered by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads from person to person, especially in close contact. Often, there’s a surge during the winter months when people spend more time indoors and in close contact with one another, especially during the holidays, as people travel and gather in larger numbers. Remember, anyone can contract COVID-19. While many recover without medical treatment, some individuals become seriously ill, and the disease can be fatal for some. Risk groups for COVID-19 include older adults over 60 and anyone with a pre-existing health condition, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and weakened immune systems. Symptoms include headache, fever, body ache, coughing, and sore throat. If you test positive for COVID, seeking treatment quickly can mitigate symptoms and improve outcomes. RapidCare not only identifies what illness you may be fighting, but also treats each individual symptom so you can start feeling better quickly.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Rhinoviruses typically cause the common cold, but other viruses, like coronaviruses and adenoviruses, can also contribute. The common cold is highly contagious and can affect anyone, but symptoms are usually milder than those of other illnesses. While we may be tempted to work through a common cold, it’s important to rest to ensure that the body fully recovers. Continuing to work or travel with a weakened immune system opens your body up to further infection and can derail your recovery all together. Check out RapidCare’s Cold Season Survival Guide for more tips on how to navigate cold season.

Common cold

Influenza viruses cause the flu, which is an acute respiratory illness. It can lead to severe health complications, including secondary infections like pneumonia. Complications are especially concerning for vulnerable populations such as older adults, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems. With the arrival of COVID-19, many people forget that influenza can be serious, especially when it includes pneumonia. Influenza with pneumonia caused 41,917 deaths last year, making it the 13th highest cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC. If you have the flu and symptoms worsen, seek care immediately. For more info, check RapidCare’s yearly outlook on flu season, which includes tips on how to prepare for this year’s flu season.