Valley Fever Doctor in Las Vegas, NV

Valley fever comes from a fungus living in Southern Nevada soil. When dust kicks up, the spores travel through the air, and breathing them in causes a lung infection. The Southern Nevada Health District reports valley fever cases in Clark County nearly quadrupled between 2014 and 2024.

Many people mistake valley fever for the flu or pneumonia, so the right diagnosis matters.

Valley Fever Symptoms

• Cough lasting longer than a few weeks
• Fever, chills, or night sweats
• Fatigue lasting weeks
• Chest pain or shortness of breath
• Joint aches or a rash on the legs

See a lung specialist if you have pneumonia not getting better on antibiotics, or a lingering cough after a dust storm, construction work, or time outdoors.

Who Faces Higher Risk

Construction workers, landscapers, and anyone working in desert soil face more exposure. Adults over 60, people with diabetes, and anyone with a weakened immune system face a higher risk of serious illness.

How Dr. Valina Diagnoses and Treats Valley Fever

Dr. Valina reviews your symptoms and exposures and orders the blood tests and chest imaging needed to confirm valley fever. Many mild cases clear with rest and monitoring. Moderate or severe cases receive antifungal medication. Dr. Valina also follows up on lung nodules or lasting lung changes after the infection clears, with pulmonary function testing in our clinic when needed.

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