"You get sick from staying inside, breathing the same germ-filled air. Open your windows, even for five minutes, to circulate the old air out and let in fresh air. Also, if you're taking your child to the doctor, don't wait to treat their fever because you want 'the provider to see the fever.' Your child might wait two hours to be seen, meanwhile their temperature goes up, and they might have a seizure. If you say they've been having fevers, we believe you."
"Mental health nurse here. You are allowed feelings! It is normal to feel sad when something difficult happens, like a breakup, divorce, or bereavement. It is OK to cry, be angry, or feel anxious when you're going through it. Be gentle with yourself, and talk to someone (friend, family, or professional, whoever you can really open up to), and feel the feels, my friends!"
"As a woman and PA, I was always very aware of the issues that women face in the medical field (namely, not being taken seriously). But I recently started hospital urology and learned of a different issue - many men don't take their own bodies seriously! I can't tell you the number of times a young man comes in days or even weeks after pain onset, but they were too embarrassed to come in, or they thought they could just ride through the pain"
Cold weather itself does not cause illness; infections spread when people remain indoors and re-breathe germ-filled air, so opening windows briefly helps circulate fresh air. Parents should treat fevers rather than delaying for clinical observation because waiting can allow temperatures to rise and increase seizure risk; clinicians trust caregiver reports of recurrent fevers. Normal emotional responses to loss or stress include sadness, anger, and anxiety, and seeking support is healthy. Pain signals a possible problem and merits attention. Lying on the left side can aid digestion and reduce acid reflux. Many men delay care out of embarrassment; seek prompt evaluation.
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