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Questions to Ask When My Asthma Doesn’t Get Better
A look at steps you can take and questions you can talk to your doctor about if treatment methods for… your asthma medicine work better. Common triggers of an asthma attack are: dust mites pet dander mold pollen tobacco smoke certain pollutants cold, dry air…
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Diagnosing Hypothyroidism
A new patient thought her symptoms were just part of getting older. By taking time to ask the right questions,… as I asked more questions about possible symptoms, I found out that she had been having mood swings and that she felt cold most of…
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Eustachian tube dysfunction is when your ear is plugged with fluid. Sounds may be muffled, and your ear may feel… Eustachian tube dysfunction is when the tube become swollen (inflamed) and mucus or fluid builds up. This can be caused by a cold, the flu, a sinus…
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Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It also can happen… warning. They can get worse quickly. You may feel sick to your stomach (nausea). Other symptoms include vomiting, pale skin, headache, a cold sweat, dizziness, and irritability. What…
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Preparing for Parenthood: How to Wash Baby Bottles
must be cleaned after each use or feeding. If your baby does not finish a bottle, you may store it in a cold place for up to 2 hours, but no longer. Never rinse and reuse or add new formula or breast milk to an…
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Scuba Diving Safety
Severe health problems from scuba diving are rare. Follow these tips to ensure your safety during your next dive… not comfortable with. Good rules to follow for safe diving include: Never dive without a buddy. Never dive if you have a cold or are congested…
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Abdominal Ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that allows a doctor to look inside your abdomen (belly)… will apply a small amount of a clear gel to your stomach. This helps the wand move easily. The gel may feel cold. Path to improved well being…
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Stomach Flu (Gastroenteritis)
Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone… places with a lot of people. This includes schools, daycares, nursing homes, airplanes, cruise ships, and hospitals. Stomach viruses are common in cold weather months…
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Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is a condition that affects a part of the inner ear called the labyrinth. When it is swollen, you… results from an infection. For example, people often develop labyrinthitis after having an upper respiratory infection, such as the flu or a cold. How is…
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a mental health condition involving an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional… What are eating disorders? An eating disorder is a mental health condition. It is an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional…
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Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s palsy is a condition that temporarily paralyzes the side of your face. It usually goes away on its own… What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a condition that temporarily paralyzes the side of your face. It can affect all or part of…
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What do I need in my first aid kit?
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when… First aid is important for a number of situations that don’t require a trip to the hospital or emergency room. These situations include minor…
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Silent Heart Attacks
A silent heart attack is a heart attack without traditional symptoms. Nearly half of all heart attacks are silent heart… What are silent heart attacks? A silent heart attack is a heart attack without the traditional symptoms. You often don’t know you are having…
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Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for nasal allergies. These can seasonal or perennial and can be treated medications or… What is allergic rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for hay fever or nasal allergies. By definition, allergic rhinitis is swelling of the nasal…
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Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,… What is food poisoning? Food poisoning (also known as food-borne illness) occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful germs (bacteria, viruses, or…
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Immunizations
Vaccinations are safe, effective, and required for many activities including school. Maintaining a vaccine schedule will protect you from many… Vaccinations are proven to be safe and effective, and they save lives. They are an important part of everyone’s health: babies and toddlers, school-age children,…
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you’re sitting or lying down. It… What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Restless legs syndrome (also called RLS) is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you’re…
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Blood Poisoning (Sepsis)
Blood poisoning happens when an infection enters your bloodstream and your body reacts to the infection… What is blood poisoning? Blood poisoning (sepsis) has nothing to do with poison. Instead, it’s primary cause is the presence of germs, which enter your bloodstream from an infection…
