Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Wayne County – Allergies, asthma, influenza
Dr. Tiffney Widner -- Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“I’m seeing tons of allergies right now because our weather is going crazy. And some of the asthmatics are staring to flare too, because allergies trigger the asthma. I’m also seeing more cases of Flu B now. It’s still not as much as Flu A, but it’s creeping up. Symptoms are the same. Typically we’ll have a peak of Flu A, and then we’ll have a peak of Flu B as Flu A is coming down. It’s the same as far as who is at risk of getting really sick. I’m not seeing RSV, and I’m still seeing some COVID.”
Dr. Jaime Hope -- Medical director, Emergency Center, Beaumont Outpatient Campus – Livonia, a part of Corewell Health
“We are still seeing lots of COVID, flu and RSV. We are also seeing injuries, but not the typical slip and fall on ice and shoveling related injuries that often come in this time of year, but yard work related injuries that we usually see later in the season! It is great for people to get active and get outside in the sunshine, but it is important to remember using protective gear such as goggles. And use caution and the buddy system when climbing ladders!”
Oakland County – Influenza, mono
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“Influenza is still very present as we have diagnosed multiple patients who have upper respiratory sick symptoms with Influenza A. Remember flu season goes until the end of May and vaccinations are still available.”
Dr. David Donaldson -- Emergency Chief, Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital Troy
“We are still seeing a lot of influenza, but the number of COVID and RSV cases are down. We are also seeing quite a bit of mono in both children and adults.”
Washtenaw County– COVID, allergies
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“Still seeing a fair amount of COVID, moderate influence and assorted URIs. Much less GI illness than previous weeks. Seasonal allergies have arrived early for some with the warmer weather as well.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels. Most Influenza cases being reported in Washtenaw County are Influenza A, types A(H1N1) and A(H3). Sporadic cases of Influenza B are being reported. Influenza-related deaths in Washtenaw County adults have been reported this flu season. All individuals were older adults with confirmed Influenza A infection. Flu-related hospitalizations of Washtenaw residents are currently at high levels.”
Monroe County – Digestive issues, influenza
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital – Emergency Center
“We are seeing patients coming in with vomiting and diarrhea, as well as influenza, RSV, strep and sinus infections.”
Macomb County – Influenza, asthma, allergies
Dr. William Halacoglu -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“Confirmed cases of both influenza A and B are still be diagnosed in the ER, mainly presenting with symptoms of fever, cough, and body aches, with some pediatric patients experiencing gastro distress. Weather-related asthma and allergies have led to breathing complications — wheezy and shallow breathing — in some. While some patients are still testing positive for COVID-19, there are signs that the prevalence has begun to taper off. The calmer weather and increase in activities have led to a noticeable increase in orthopedic and other various injuries to the trauma center.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“We are seeing influenza, COVID-19 and viral upper respiratory infections going around.”