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How to Treat an Allergic Reaction

Allergies are some of the most common ailments that affect patients at our Costa Mesa medical clinic. Many people think of allergies as minor annoyances, but, like any medical condition, they can interfere with a person’s ability to work, sleep, and otherwise live their life.…

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4 Signs Your "Cold" Is Something More Serious

Many people tend to use the words “flu” and “cold” interchangeably, but they are two very different things. Knowing the difference between the two is important, because whereas a cold is usually a mild inconvenience that passes by in a few days with little lasting…

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Tips for Treating a Bee Sting

For some, a bee sting can be a minor and minimally painful nuisance. For others, it is a life threatening issue that needs to be addressed immediately. Since you never really know if someone is going to be at your house and have an allergy…

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Considering Urgent Care vs. ER for Work-Related Injuries

When your employee is injured on the job, whether on or off-site, you want to ensure they get treatment immediately. The question is which facility is best—the emergency room, an urgent care facility, the employee’s doctor? The answer depends largely on the type of injury…

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Surf’s Up: Staying Safe in the Water

Surfing continues to grow as a popular way for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the beautiful setting of Newport Beach. Unfortunately, as the number of surfers increase, so do the visits to the Newport Beach care clinic! Without the understanding of…

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The Importance of Immunization

Why should adults get vaccinated? The recent news reports of measles cases at Disneyland highlight why vaccination is such an important aspect of public health. Vaccines have reduced or eradicated infectious diseases such as smallpox, polio, and diphtheria that killed or badly disabled our population…

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Type 1 Diabetes Facts – Is Your Child at Risk?

Unfortunately, the numbers of Type 1 diabetes cases continue to rise every year. Because of this, it is crucial for every parent to learn and understand what this disease entails. Formerly known as juvenile diabetes, Type 1 is usually discovered between birth and young adulthood,…

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5 Warning Signs of Anemia

The most common blood issue in the U.S. is anemia. It affects millions of Americans and can be caused by iron deficiency, cancer, severe blood loss, chronic disease, and more. While the symptoms may vary between individuals and for what type of anemia you may…

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Do You Know Your Sunscreen Facts?

Many people mistakenly believe that summer is the only time sunburns can occur. The painful truth is that everyone is susceptible to dangerous sunburns all year long. The statistics continue to rise in the number of skin cancer patients diagnosed each year and, even though…

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A Good Night’s Sleep — Why You Need It and How to Get It

Studies show that a good night’s sleep is important to overall health and well-being. During sleep, your brain is busy “cleaning house,” discarding, rearranging, and storing memories. You awaken the next morning alert and refreshed only if your brain can complete its work. When it…

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