Can COVID-19 Spread Faster in an Air Conditioned House?
As the weather begins to turn warmer and people spend more time at home, many will be thinking about cranking up the AC. Some might wonder whether COVID-19 can spread faster in an air conditioned home. Waleed Javaid, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious...
Can Breathing Exercises Help Me Recover from COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a serious disease, and doctors and scientists are working hard to learn more about how it affects different patients in order to develop the best treatments and help speed recovery. For many patients who are recovering, a loss of lung function...
Can I Take Vitamins and Supplements To Boost My Immune System?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused healthy people to think about ways to stay as healthy as possible. There are many ideas about how to stay healthy including drinking more water, getting more sleep and exercise. One place people are turning to for help is through...
I Have A Cavity. Is It Safe to See My Dentist?
Although many are under stay at home measures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, there are still some everyday issues that cannot be avoided—like dental pain. But, can you see a dentist during this time? John L. Pfail, DDS, Chief of the Department of Dentistry at...
Will Using A Steroid-Based Nasal Spray Increase My COVID-19 Risk?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers those who are actively being treated with high-dose corticosteroids to be immunocompromised. Most nasal sprays for allergies do not fall into this category. Consult your primary care physician regarding...
What are COVID Toes and Should I Worry about Them?
Doctors are reporting that they are beginning to see cases of “COVID toes,” red or purple patches on toes that some believe could be a sign of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).While the scientific evidence is still limited about what may be causing this...
My Child’s MMR2 Vaccine Has Been Delayed Due to COVID-19. Should I Be Concerned?
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has postposed many important events, including your child’s immunizations. The MMR2—the second shot of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine—is particularly important for New York area parents who remember the...
What Should I Do if I Come in Contact with Someone who is Infected with the Novel Coronavirus or who has COVID-19?
For now, experts say you must assume that everyone you encounter in your daily life could be infected with the new coronavirus (COVID-19).So the best general advice about protecting yourself in social situations is remain on guard and make sure you are...
Can I Get COVID-19 from Contact Lenses?
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, more is learned about how the virus affects the body. Recently, researchers in China noted that COVID-19 may be present in eye secretions, causing symptoms such as pink eye. For contact lens wearers,...