Orlando, situated in central florida is the city of lakes and water parks! There are more than 100 lakes in Orlando!

Unfortunately, swimming in pools, lakes, or oceans has been known to cause ear infections, for example, swimmer’s ear (otitis externa), or an inner ear infection (otitis media).

Not to worry though, ear infections can be easily treated via telemedicine or virtual care before the condition becomes too painful.

The Cons:

Florida is home to many insects, including mosquitos, spiders and scorpions. Fortunately insect bites are common complaints which are easily handled via telehealth! The Saharan dust blowing over Florida in the summer months has caused a lot of new or recurrent allergies and sinusitis in individuals. Fortunately allergies, upper respiratory tract infections, and sinusitis are common complaints which are also easily handled via telehealth!

Regarding Health and Wellness

Many things nowadays, especially with the assistance of smart technology can be addressed safely, effectively, and conveniently via telehealth or virtual care. For example, many individuals now have automatic blood pressure cuffs, smart watches which monitor the heart rate and even the rhythm, pulse oximetry, blood sugars monitors, and more in their home. These self assessment resources aid the individual, and also help to facilitate the remote health care experience you have with your online doctor or provider. 

However, when health really isn’t going as planned, and individuals need hands-on acute or specialty care which cannot be provided via telemedicine, I like to recommend reputable and reliable resources in the community.

Some Activities I Personally Suggest:

• Walking many miles through Disney Parks or Universal Studios!
• A dip in Rock Springs at Kelly Park
• A day tour at Kennedy Space Center
• A glass bottom kayak tour through Rainbow Springs
• A stroll around Lake Rianhard
• Sailing about Lake Fairview
• A swim or wave pool experience at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
• A trip to International Drive to explore more dining, sights, 5 water parks, and shopping!