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 – Asthma flare-ups, spring allergies, sinus infections, stomach viruses, sports injuries
Dr. Ayed Mahmoud -- Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“We have recently seen an increase in children presenting with vomiting and diarrhea, likely related to viral gastroenteritis circulating in the community. Most cases are mild, but parents should watch for signs of dehydration, such as decreased urination, dry mouth, or lethargy, and focus on maintaining hydration with small, frequent fluids. Good hand hygiene and keeping sick children at home can help limit the spread of illness. We also continue to care for common adult conditions including heart failure and COPD exacerbations, which can be triggered by weather changes and respiratory illnesses.”
Dr. Daniel Ridelman -- Vice-chief of Emergency Medicine, DMC Harper University Hospital
“This past week, I had a car accident with a young child riding in the front seat, which is illegal in Michigan, and they sustained facial injuries. In another car accident, the rear seat passengers were not restrained by seat belts, so they were in rough shape compared to the front seat passengers. With these, I’d like to remind our community to follow Michigan laws, because these injuries could have very easily been prevented. Otherwise, our viral infections are on their way out.”
Dr. Tiffney Widner -- Children’s Hospital of Michigan Pediatrician
“With the weather changing, we’re getting flares of allergies and asthma, and eczema’s adjacent. The allergies can be a precursor to sinus infections. So if we don’t get those symptoms under control, these kiddos can get sinus infections. If they have symptoms that aren’t changing or worsening, if they’re at that 1 ½ to two week mark, they need to come in and see us to get antibiotics; that’s how we treat sinus infections.”
Dr. Zafar Shamoon -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
“We are seeing more individuals coming in for asthma due to the seasons changing. We have also been seeing increased fractures from sports. This would be a good time to remind everyone to wear helmets when on a bike. We haven’t been seeing much viral illness lately — mostly just some GI issues.”
OAKLAND COUNTY— Asthma & COPD flare-ups, spring allergies, stomach viruses, hand, foot & mouth disease, strep throat, upper respiratory infections
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center, Bloomfield Twp.
“Over the past week in primary care, there’s a mix of upper respiratory infections, strep throat, and GI “stomach bug” illnesses, along with spring allergies and asthma flare-ups driving visits. Prevent most current illnesses with good hand hygiene, staying home when sick, and keeping vaccines up to date.
For allergies/asthma, start daily antihistamines or nasal steroids early and limit exposure to triggers.”
Sarah Rauner -- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Center, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“We are seeing the tail end of our viral respiratory season and early seasonal changes causing asthma issues. We’re also seeing an increase in vomiting and diarrhea with or without fevers. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is making its way around as well.”
Dr. Josh Newblatt -- Pine Knob Urgent Care
“Seeing increase in respiratory illness such as asthma and COPD likely from weather change and allergies. Seeing almost no COVID and influenza numbers are significantly lower. “
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“We are seeing some viral infections, GI - Gastrointestinal viral infections, and some upper respiratory infections that are not covid or flu.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Croup, RSV, stomach viruses, Covid, pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, spring allergies, asthma flare-ups
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“We continue to see viral upper respiratory infections and even some seasonal allergies causing problems for those with asthma or other underlying lung problems. Flu and COVID activity is low this week.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“We have seen croup, RSV, human rhinoenterovirus, COVID, pneumonia, and some metapneumovirus. There are several cases of GI illness. “
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently elevated but appear to be decreasing. 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. According to the most recent MDHHS MI Flu Focus report, influenza A H3N2 is currently dominating the 2025-2026 influenza season. Influenza-related deaths in Washtenaw County adults have been reported this flu season. All individuals were confirmed with Influenza A.”
MONROE COUNTY – Upper respiratory viruses, spring allergies, asthma flare-ups
Dr. Nicholas Schenk
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency
“This week and last, we have seen a slight uptick in viral upper respiratory infections across all age groups, with cases most common among adults. Most of these infections can be managed with rest, proper hydration, and over-the-counter symptomatic treatment.”
MACOMB COUNTY – Spring allergies, stomach viruses, outdoor injuries
Dr. Matthew Steck -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“There has been an increase in the already high volume of patients needing care from an injury — either orthopedic or soft tissue — sustained in an outdoor activity or incident around the house, with a noticeable increase in pediatric patients needing care. The early pollen bloom has caused some asthma sufferers to experience complications and exacerbated symptoms.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center, Sterling Heights
“We are seeing some significant allergy and asthma flares, coughs from drainage, as well as gastroenteritis.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Did not report this week