Fever, Cough, Cold, Flu symptoms

Fever, Cough & Cold Symptoms

Feeling Sick? Skip Urgent Care — Start With a Call or Text.

Fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, and body aches are some of the most common symptoms families face year-round. Whether it’s a viral illness, flu, COVID-19, strep, RSV, or just a stubborn seasonal cold, getting answers quickly is what matters most. Instead of sitting in a packed urgent care while feeling miserable, Calabasas residents can reach Calabasas Concierge MD directly by call, text, or telehealth for immediate evaluation from board-certified ER physician Dr. Eryk Hakman — with in-home visits available when needed.

Common causes of fever, cough, and cold symptoms include:

• Viral infections  
• Strep throat and bacterial infections
• Sinusitis or ear infections
• Allergies or asthma flares
• Post-viral cough  
• Pneumonia
• Dehydration or fatigue from illness

Your evaluation starts with direct access. A quick call or text allows Dr. Hakman to assess your symptoms, determine the most likely cause, and guide you on next steps immediately. Many viral illnesses can be managed through telehealth with supportive care, prescription medications, and at-home guidance. When more evaluation is needed — such as listening to lungs, checking oxygen levels, screening for strep, flu, or COVID, or assessing children — a same-day or next-day in-home visit is available.

When appropriate, we provide:

• Prescription medications for cough, fever, congestion, or inflammation
• Antiviral treatments (e.g., for flu or COVID-19) when indicated
• In-home testing for flu, COVID-19, and strep  
• Evaluation for pneumonia or more serious illness
• X-rays and labs when indicated  
• IV therapy

If your illness requires imaging, labs, or specialist follow-up, we coordinate everything seamlessly. If red flags suggest a potential medical emergency, you’ll be directed to the emergency department or 911 with Dr. Hakman helping advocate for you.

Dr. Hakman’s note: “You don’t need to wait hours to know whether your symptoms are concerning. A quick call or text often gives us enough information to start treatment right away.”

Why Calabasas families trust Calabasas Concierge MD for fever, cough, and cold symptoms:

• Immediate assessment
• Telehealth instead of unnecessary in-person visits
• Same-day in-home care when needed
• Rapid testing
• Pediatric-friendly evaluation
• Avoidance of crowded urgent cares filled with sick people and long wait times
• Don’t have to wait for an appointment from your PCP or pediatrician

When to seek emergency care: If you experience difficulty breathing, bluish lips, chest pain, severe dehydration, confusion, persistent vomiting, or symptoms in an infant younger than 3 months with a fever, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department