Intense heat can be a real problem for the human body. Many people move to or visit southern Florida because of its sun and fun, but the sun can also be a potentially dangerous thing. Especially for those who are over 50, heat stroke is a serious and potentially fatal problem. Heat stroke, often called sunstroke, is a medical emergency. Heat stroke doesn’t come on...
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...
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...
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