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Stockbridge- 770-389-3855

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Hampton- 770-707-0808

Jackson- 678-774-0430

McDonough (Hwy 81)- 678-490-0080

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Please call 678-432-6161 for more information and to schedule your appointment today!

To learn more about Tomosynthesis please watch the following video.

At this time, insurance companies do not cover the 3-D images.

We will be able to do the 3-D images for an additional $75.00 payable at the time of service.

Regular 2-D images are covered by insurances.

When scheduling your appointment mention that you would like the 3-D images.

Bronchitis is an infection in your chest that is caused by germs. It is usually caused by viruses but can also be caused by bacteria. Cough is the main symptom. The cough may last for two or three weeks. You may also have fever, body aches, and wheezing.

Do antibiotics help?

Because antibiotics don’t work against viruses, they usually don’t help people with bronchitis. Antibiotics can also cause side effects, like diarrhea and thrush (a mouth infection). Using antibiotics when they’re not needed can cause germs to become resistant to antibiotics. Antibiotics might be given to some patients with bronchitis caused by bacteria.

What can I do to feel better?

Most medicines don’t help the symptoms of bronchitis. It is important to rest and drink enough fluids. Over-the-counter medicines for aches and fevers might help. But, over-the-counter cough medicines don’t help much and shouldn’t be used in children younger than six years. Cough drops, honey (not safe for babies), or a pill called pelargonium can be used to help with coughing and other symptoms.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor
• AAFP’s Patient Education Resource
  Web site: http://familydoctor.org/677.xml

Influenza, also called the flu, is a viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. It is often confused with other illnesses, especially the common cold. The flu is more severe than a cold, usually comes on suddenly, and is caused by a different virus. In 2009, a new strain of flu called H1N1 or “swine flu” made many people sick.

What are some symptoms of the flu?

The most common symptoms are chills, fever, headache, sore throat, cough, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, weakness, and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea.

Most people who have the flu get better within a few days to a couple of weeks. In some people, the flu causes other problems, such as dehydration, ear infections, sinus infections, and pneumonia. Serious complications from the flu can happen at any age, but they are more likely in children younger than two years and in adults 65 years and older. The flu can also make certain health problems worse, such as asthma, diabetes, and heart problems.

How is it spread?

Flu viruses are spread through body fluids from an infected person, such as through coughs or sneezes. They are also spread by shaking hands or touching objects that have been handled by someone with the flu, such as doorknobs, grocery cart handles, money, elevator buttons, remote controls, telephones, and computer keyboards.

Flu symptoms usually start about two days after the virus enters the body. This means you can spread the virus to others even before you know you are sick. People with the flu are contagious for up to 24 hours after their fever ends. Some people can be infected with the flu virus but have no symptoms. These people can still spread the virus to others.

What can I do to prevent the flu?

• Get a flu shot. This year’s shot contains the 2009 H1N1 virus plus two other flu viruses. Everyone six months and older should get a flu shot this year.
• Stay away from people who are sick.
• Wash your hands often. Use soap and hot water, and wash for at least 15 seconds. Carry alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you for times when you’re away from a sink.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you have touched something that has been handled by someone who is sick, your hands may have the flu virus on them.
• Take care of yourself. Get plenty of sleep and exercise, drink a lot of water, and eat a healthy diet, including at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

What should I do if I get the flu?

If you have symptoms of the flu, do not go to work or school. Stay home and get plenty of rest, drink a lot of water, and do not smoke or drink alcohol. Most people who get the flu do not need to see a doctor. Very young children, older adults, and people with certain medical conditions are more likely to get very sick from the flu. These people may need to see a doctor.

Go to the emergency room right away if you have any of the following symptoms:

In children

• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Bluish skin color
• Trouble drinking enough fluids
• Trouble waking up
• Irritability
• Fever with a rash
• Symptoms that get better, but then return with fever and worse cough

In adults

• Trouble breathing
• Chest or stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe vomiting
• Symptoms that get better, but then return with fever and worse cough

Do I need medicine?

Over-the-counter medicine, such as acetaminophen (one brand: Tylenol) or ibuprofen (one brand: Motrin), can help with fever and muscle aches. Children and teenagers should not take aspirin because it can cause a rare but serious liver disease.

Most people who get the flu do not need prescription medicine. Because the flu is caused by a virus, antibiotics do not help. Medicines called antivirals may help you get better faster and prevent complications. Antivirals are usually prescribed for people who are very sick and need to be hospitalized, and for people who are likely to get serious complications from the flu. Your doctor will decide whether you need antiviral medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor
• AAFP’s Patient Education Resource
  Web site: http://familydoctor.org/073.xml
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Telephone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
  Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/flu

What are sinuses?

There are four pairs of hollow spaces in the bones of your face. These are called sinuses. They are lined with tissue that makes thin, watery mucus. The sinuses are connected to each other and drain through the nose.

What is a sinus infection?

A sinus infection, or sinusitis (sine-uh-SI-tis), is a swelling of the lining in the sinuses. Acute sinusitis lasts for less than four weeks. Chronic sinusitis lasts for more than 12 weeks.

What causes sinus infections?

The most common cause is a virus, such as the common cold. When you catch a cold, your mucus becomes thick and sticky, and doesn’t drain well. Bacteria can grow in the mucus trapped in your sinuses. This can lead to a bacterial sinus infection.

Who gets them?

Anyone can get a sinus infection, but people with nasal allergies, hay fever, or asthma have an increased risk. Other risk factors include exposure to cigarette smoke, nasal polyps (POL-ips), and changes in pressure (such as during flying or scuba diving). Sinus infections can also be caused by a deviated septum, which is when the part of your nose that separates the nostrils is out of place.

What are the symptoms?

• Headache
• Pain or pressure in the forehead, cheeks, nose, or between the eyes
• Fever
• Nasal congestion and runny nose
• Cough that may be worse at night
• Sore throat
• Decreased sense of smell and taste
• Tiredness
• Bad breath

How are they treated?

Only about two out of 100 people with cold symptoms will get a bacterial sinus infection. Antibiotics can treat bacterial infections, but not viral infections. Most people do not need antibiotics. Having a green or yellow nasal discharge does not necessarily mean that you need antibiotics.

If you have had symptoms for less than one week, try the following:

• Drink plenty of fluids to keep your mucus thin
• Sleep with your head propped up, or with the pain-free side of your face on the pillow
• Inhale steam three or four times a day (for example, sit in the bathroom with a hot shower running)
• Use a salt-water nasal spray or a nasal cup to loosen mucus
• Use over-the-counter pain medicine to help with pain and headaches
• Put a warm, wet towel against your face to help with pain
• Take an over-the-counter decongestant to help your sinuses drain, but avoid antihistamines, which make mucus thick

Call your doctor if:

• Your symptoms last longer than seven days or if they are getting worse
• You have a fever above 101°F
• You have a bad headache that does not improve with over-the-counter pain medicine
• You have vision changes or swelling around your eyes
• Your symptoms continue after you have taken all of your antibiotics

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor
• AAFP’s Patient Education Resource
  Web site: http://familydoctor.org/686
• American Academy of Otolaryngology– Head and Neck Surgery
  Web site: http://www.entnet.org/healthInformation/Sinusitis.cfm
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  Web site: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/sinusitis
• National Library of Medicine
  Web site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sinusitis.html