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 -- Spring allergies, asthma flare-ups, stomach viruses, outdoor injuries.
Dr. Ayed Mahmoud -- Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“We have started to see an improvement in upper respiratory symptoms and related ED presentations compared to prior weeks. However, there has been a noticeable increase in motor vehicle accidents recently. With changing weather and increased travel, we encourage everyone to drive cautiously, avoid distractions, maintain safe speeds, and ensure seatbelt use to reduce the risk of injury.”
Dr. Kevin Dazy -- Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“Allergy season is in full swing! We are seeing a lot of the seasonal allergy symptoms like runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and more severe symptoms like asthma flares in those kids with asthma and allergy triggers. We’re also seeing GI viruses causing vomiting and diarrhea, which hopefully will improve as school winds down.”
Dr. Matthew Compton -- Chief of Emergency Medicine, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce Township
“We have had much more in the way of injuries recently, primarily related to recreational activities as well as yard work and household projects. We have continued to have some infectious GI illnesses but have had continued declining infectious respiratory cases.”
Dr. Glen Clark -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital
“We’ve seen a fewer number of viral infections. There has been an increase in asthma and seasonal allergy symptoms.”
Ming Lee, Pharmacy Manager -- Harper Woods CVS Pharmacy
“The most common symptoms seen in the community right now are cold/flu like symptoms and allergies. For adults, depending on the specific symptoms the go-to is usually Tylenol cold and flu or robitussin dm. For kids, the most popular option is the mucenix multi-symptom cold. It is important to get information on patient age and health information as these are important when making a recommendation.
Aside from this, pain is also a common year round complaint in which Tylenol or Motrin is the most popular option. Again, it is important to ask for patient age and health history as this information can change the recommended drug in many cases."
Taufique Ahmed Bhuiyan, Pharmacy Manager -- Grosse Pointe CVS Pharmacy
“The most common complaints among the community right now are flu-like symptoms: runny nose, head & chest congestion, persistent cough, headache and so on.
Mostly asking recommendations for multi symptom products, like : Theraflu, Tylenol multi-symptom, Dayquil-Nyquill combo, Mucinex. We are also seeing increased consumption of various Pseudophed products. Flu and covid combo test kits are also in high demand.
Although there are so many options for our patients when it comes to multi symptom products, it is crucial to educate our community that not all products are appropriate for all patients. For instance, patients with high blood pressure and heart conditions should avoid any pseudophed products and should consult with their pharmacist. Corcidin HBP is the appropriate brand for such patients.
There are some recent developments in the community lately where patients are getting sick with a stomach virus that causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea."
Marcos Santos, Pharmacy Manager -- Detroit CVS Pharmacy
“We’ve noticed an increase in allergic rhinitis and gastric discomfort symptoms among Pharmacy visitors
For allergies, we’re recommending antihistamines and nasal sprays. This time of year we encourage patients to treat their allergies often and early -- they occur both in the spring and fall.
For gastric discomfort, we recommend anti-diarrheal and hydration aids. Be sure to stay hydrated and consider modifying your diet to include “bland” foods."
OAKLAND COUNTY -- Spring allergies, asthma & COPD flare-ups, outdoor injuries, stomach viruses, upper respiratory infections.
Dr. Adam Haezebrouck -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Rochester
“We are seeing an uptick in both sports-related injuries and people being more active in their communities. We are seeing an increased number of falls in the older population now as the weather is better and they are getting outside and going out to restaurants/visiting family and friends. Be cautious on surfaces you are unfamiliar with such as sidewalks with different bumps, cracks, flaws....etc.”
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“Primary care is seeing a rise in upper respiratory infections as fluctuating warm/cold weather can stress the immune system and increase exposure. To help prevent illness, practice good hand hygiene, stay well-rested, and dress for temperature changes; early signs include sore throat, congestion, cough, fatigue, and low-grade fever.”
Dr. Justin Skrzynski -- Internal Medicine Physician, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak
“The hospital hasn’t been too busy (which is a welcome change), and it’s still the usual issues that are bringing people in. With allergy season peaking, we are seeing a lot of respiratory issues, especially with our asthma and COPD patients.”
Dr. Josh Newblatt -- Pine Knob Urgent Care
“Seeing seasonal allergy symptoms triggering asthma exacerbations. Seasonal allergies on the rise. Also increase injuries as outdoor activity is increasing. Still seeing a lot of gastroenteritis.”
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“Viral upper respiratory tract illnesses. Recently, we have been seeing some seasonal allergy flares.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY -- Croup, respiratory viruses, stomach viruses, outdoor injuries, upper respiratory infections.
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“We have seen cases of coup, human rhinoenterovirus and GI illness. We have also been seeing patients with broken bones.”
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“We are still seeing a significant amount of non-flu, non-COVID upper respiratory infections.”
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. 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 residents have been reported this flu season. All individuals were confirmed with Influenza A.”
MONROE COUNTY -- Spring allergies, outdoor injuries.
Dr. Nicholas Schenk -- ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency
“As we approach the end of the school year and move into the summer months, we are seeing significantly fewer viral illnesses. However, we are noticing more congestion and itchy eyes related to seasonal allergies, along with an uptick in injuries as both kids and adults spend more time playing outside!”
MACOMB COUNTY -- Colds, bronchitis, spring allergies, outdoor injuries, asthma flare-ups.
Dr. Christopher Shamass -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“The growing consistency in nicer weather continues to cause various orthopedic and soft tissue injuries, which is the most common reason patients are seeking care in the trauma center. The beginning of a sustained allergy season has caused breathing complications for some asthma sufferers. Despite an extended season, there have been no significant viral illnesses presenting the emergency department nor positive tests for the flu, COVID-19, or RSV.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“Viral colds, bronchitis, allergies to pollen and injuries seen this week.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY -- Colds, seasonal allergies, poison ivy.
Dr. Bashar Yalldo -- Henry Ford Byron Family Medicine- Howell
“Colds and allergy flares have been seen more recently. Also had a few cases of poison ivy.”