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Is it a Headache or Migrane? | Austin, TX Emergency Room | Physicians Premier

Is It a Headache or a Migraine?

December 20, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips

It can be difficult to tell whether you’re suffering from a regular headache or a migraine when your head feels as if it’s about to explode. But differentiating them can help you get the treatment you need and know if you should visit the ER in Cibolo, TX. Here’s how to tell the difference: Headaches […]

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First Aid Information for Allergic Reactions | Texas Freestanding Emergency Rooms | Physicians Premier

First Aid Information for Allergic Reactions

December 5, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips

Allergies occur whenever the body’s immune system perceives a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. These substances, also known as allergens, can cause a reaction when the patient inhales or ingests them. The body may release an antibody, called immunoglobulin even when the person simply touches the allergen. According to The American Academy of […]

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Keeping Your Kids Out of the Emergency Room | Bryan, TX ER | Physicians Premier

Keeping Your Kids Out of the Emergency Room

— Children's Health Care, Health & Safety Tips

According to a CDC report, 21.7% of children aged 0-6 and 14.5% of kids aged 6-17 visited the ER in 2015. The reasons for which a child may end up in a emergency room in Bryan, TX varies, from viral infections or dehydration to injuries. Realizing that your kid is sick and needs specialized care […]

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Dos and Don'ts When Suffering from an Allergic Reaction | San Antonio Emergency Room

Dos and Don’ts When Suffering from an Allergic Reaction

October 23, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology classifies allergies as one of the most common chronic conditions in the world. The immune system creates antibodies to fight off foreign substances and prevent the body from getting sick. When the system thinks a substance is falsely harmful, the result is an allergic reaction. Such substances, […]

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How to Distinguish a Cold from a Sinus Infection | ER in Corpus Christi | Physicians Premier

How to Distinguish a Cold from a Sinus Infection

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Colds, sinus infections, and other allergies often present similar symptoms, such as sneezing, coughing, general discomfort, and congestion. Because of these similarities, it can be hard to distinguish between a sinus infection and a cold and know when you should go to an ER in Cibolo, TX. Although both conditions present overlapping symptoms, there are […]

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Symptoms that Warrant a Trip to the Emergency Room | San Antonio ER | Physicans Premier

Symptoms that Warrant a Trip to the Emergency Room

September 27, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips

People are not that quick at calling 911 when they feel something is off with their health. They usually tell themselves that they’re young, healthy, and it’s surely not something that worrisome. They may think that getting treatment is too expensive; and they don’t have health insurance. More often than that, they assume that it’ll […]

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Recognizing Medical Emergencies | Corpus Christi Emergency Room | Physicians Premier

Recognizing Medical Emergencies

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Nobody wants to find themselves facing a medical emergency, but, unfortunately, it can happen. And when it does, it’s best to be prepared as your actions can save a person from a permanent disability or even death. Figuring out if a medical condition requires a trip to your local Corpus Christi Emergency Room can be […]

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Physicians Premier Went Above and Beyond During Hurricane Harvey to Provide Compassionate Care

September 19, 2017 — News and Events

We at Physicians Premier are here for our patients when they needed it most. Our dedicated staff worked tirelessly before, during, and after Hurricane Harvey to treat, house, feed, and care for our community in need. We’re not neighbors – we are family! This is the Physicians Premier spirit. We will ALWAYS do our utmost […]

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Why Digital X-Rays Are Better Than Traditional X-Rays | Corpus Christi ER

Why Digital X-Rays Are Better Than Traditional X-Rays

August 25, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips

Radiography is a valuable diagnostic tool that can help physicians identify or screen a variety of health issues, from pneumonia and bone fractures to cancerous and noncancerous tumors. But, due to the tremendous advances in healthcare, institutions – whether we’re talking about a megacity hospital or a Cibolo ER – need more precise tools. Moving […]

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Lacerations: Dealing with Cuts | Bulverde ER | Physicians Premier

Lacerations: Dealing with Cuts

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Most cuts and lacerations don’t require a visit to the emergency room and can be dealt with at home. But if your wound is deep and exposes the fat or muscle beneath the skin, then a trip to an emergency room is mandatory. Cuts that require stitches must be taken care of by a doctor […]

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