The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness that has been reported in various places around the world, including South West Florida. For this reason, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people living in or traveling to southern Florida be aware of the potential dangers of this virus. Mosquito-borne illnesses are always a bigger concern in warmer...
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...
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...
It is sometimes hard to know when to go visit your regular primary doctor and when you really would benefit more from a visit to a specialist. Gastroenterologists have uniquely specialized training in digestive tract conditions. Studies have reflected that higher quality more comprehensive care is administered when a Gastroenterologist is involved with treatments of GI...
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