From a non-asthmatic, it is hard to really understand what they go through during an attack. During an episode where the person’s asthma acts up, it is known as an attack. It comes on suddenly and the muscles tighten around the airway. This is known as a bronchospasm. The lining of the airway also becomes inflamed and swollen creating thicker mucus. All of this...
Pap tests are used in yearly gynecological exams as the industry standard medical test to screen for abnormal cells which could lead to cervical cancer. These tests also referred to as Pap smears due to the cells being smeared on the slide, are done in your doctor’s office. After putting on a paper gown you will lie back and place your feet into the stirrups on the...
Being treated in an emergency care facility may be convenient but it also generally costs two to three times for than a standard doctor. Here are some helpful tips on how to decide if you really need to go to the ER. Call 911 immediately if you or someone else: Has stopped breathing Is choking Has sustained head injury Is passing out, fainting, or has confusion Has possibly...
Our temperatures here in Florida during the winter season dip and rise from the low 40’s to the high 80’s on a weekly basis. This variation lends itself to “cold” weather. Stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, headache, and fatigue. All are signature sinus issues. All can make your life downright miserable. It is sometimes hard to distinguish if you are experiencing...
We live in a world where our lives exist within our devices. Contacts, Social Media, Calendars, even driving directions. We depend on the information available at our fingertips. Our lives move faster and more efficiently because of them, but what are they doing to our posture and the health of our spines? It has become the socially acceptable norm to bring your phone...
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