Wayne County
- Breathing problems, asthma & allergies, dehydration, stomach viruses, RSV, outdoor injuries.
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Dr. Ayed Mahmoud
Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“Respiratory tract infections remain the leading cause of infectious disease presentations, often spreading through droplets. Gastrointestinal infections follow closely, with safe food handling and proper hydration being key preventive measures. Sepsis, which can develop from untreated infections, remains the top cause of hospital admissions. Other common reasons for admission include chest pain, kidney failure, and pneumonia-related shortness of breath, all of which highlight the importance of early recognition and seeking immediate medical attention.”
Dr. Kevin Dazy
Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We are seeing a mix of respiratory patients, particularly with asthma, plus some kids with dehydration from gastroenteritis symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. We have had a few babies with RSV, and this is an atypical time of the year for it. With summer here, parents need to keep in mind sun, water, playground and bike safety.”
Dr. Roy Elrod
Chief of Staff and Emergency Department, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
“We are still seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses, mostly due to asthma and allergies but aggravated by smoke on the alert days. We’re seeing a slight decrease in COVID. And we’re seeing an increase in stomach flu. We’re also seeing a slight increase in outdoor injuries due to warmer weather.”
Dr. Zafar Shamoon
Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
“We are seeing an increase in seasonal allergy and asthma related issues, as well as infections related to improper cleaning of cuts and abrasions in kids. Make sure to care for and clean open cuts properly, no matter how seemingly minor.”
Dr. Markeeta West
Pediatrician, Corewell Health Taylor Hospital
“We have been seeing seasonal allergies and seasonal allergies causing asthma exacerbations.”
Oakland County
- Asthma & COPD, seasonal allergies, strep throat, viral rashes, stomach viruses, influenza, outdoor injuries.
Dr. Steve McGraw
Emergency Department, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
“Seeing lots of folks with Asthma and COPD due to viruses and air quality from Canadian wildfires/cotton wood season, strep throat, viral rashes and viral GI infections like gastroenteritis. We’ve also seen an increasing number of those injured while riding bikes and motorcycles: drivers be careful and double check your blind spots.“
Dr. Trevor Eckenswiller
Emergency Physician, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“Most of the viral cases we are seeing are gastroenteritis, and there here have also been a few late cases of influenza. With the nice weather, we tend to see a small bump in motorcycle accidents as well.”
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo
Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“We’ve seen neck, back, and ankle strains from outdoor work and activities.”
Washtenaw County
- Breathing problems, seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups, respiratory illnesses, stomach viruses, outdoor injuries.
Dr. Brad Uren
Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“Very little URI or GI illnesses on the adult side this week. The smoke and pollen levels have caused several individuals, all of whom have significant underlying lung disease (the kind that often requires home oxygen or regular medication to control) to seek emergency care. Some have required admission.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“Lots of respiratory illness still--human rhinoenterovirus and lots of asthma. There is still some GI illness as well. There are lots of trauma--especially extremity injuries.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at low levels. Influenza A wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Influenza B wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.”
Monroe County
- Did not report this week.
Macomb County
- Outdoor injuries, breathing problems, asthma & COPD, seasonal allergies.
Dr. Brianne Waggoner
Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“While orthopedic and soft tissue injuries continue to be the most common reason patients are seeking care in the trauma center, there has also been a noticeable increase in injuries sustained during motor vehicle accidents, prompting doctors to urge everyone to adhere to all safety precautions and to be extra cautious. After a late-season, limited surge in gastrointestinal distress, those cases have appeared to have tapered off. An increase in environmental allergens has caused many asthma sufferers to experience significant complications, the most severe of which include shallow breathing.”
Dr. Maria Samuel
Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“Asthma, COPD, and allergy flare ups going around this week.”
Livingston County
- Did not report this week.
