Chronic Disease Management
From Benchwarmer to Scoring Star: A Victory Over Asthma
Dec 15, 2023
Author’s note: Many details of 'Sara’s' story have been altered to preserve her privacy. However, her triumph over moderate persistent asthma is entirely true. I treated Sara so many years ago that she is now a mother, maintaining a healthy, active life with her family.Sara was 12 years old when her mother brought her to my...
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Asthma Severity Classification of asthma severity categorization
Nov 26, 2023
Asthma is a chronic breathing condition that affects over 250 million people worldwide. Managing asthma relies on making an accurate diagnosis and prescribing appropriate treatment; both are challenging because asthma varies in its appearance and severity, ranging from a nuisance to a significant cause of death.In managing asthma, long-acting...
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Pain Management: Treatment Overview
Nov 16, 2023
Pain management is an important aspect of healthcare, with many treatment options available to alleviate the suffering of individuals in pain. This article will provide an overview of available treatments, including medications, physical therapy, massage therapy, exercise and movement, acupuncture, medical devices, injections, support groups, and...
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What Everyone Needs to Know About Ozempic
Nov 5, 2023
It is unusual for a prescription drug to make headlines. When a drug does get attention, it is usually for all the wrong reasons. The diabetes drug Ozempic became famous in the Summer of 2023 because pharmacies began running out of it. The story behind the headlines is a cautionary tale about the power of social media and diet culture.What is...
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Are You At Risk of A Heart Attack?
Sep 7, 2023
Myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, occurs when a part of your heart is not supplied with enough blood. The longer it takes before you seek treatment to restore blood flow to the heart muscle, the worse the damage to the heart muscles. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the primary underlying factor behind heart attacks.However,...
Read MoreHow Does Flovent Help In Preventing Asthma Attacks?
Oct 22, 2014
Asthma is a respiratory illness that requires a regimen of medications to control its symptoms. Flovent, or fluticasone propionate, is a medication that is part of a class of drugs called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are synthetic medications that mimic the steroid hormones that the body creates in the adrenal cortex of the vertebrates....
Read MoreAre Advair Diskus Side Effects Worth The Hassle?
Aug 8, 2014
Advair Diskus side effects may prompt some with lung conditions to seek another form of treatment. While it does have benefits to those with airway illnesses, it is important to ask important questions such as “What is Advair Diskus” or “What are contraindications of Advair Diskus”. Knowing if you may experience any unwanted...
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Symptoms and Complications of High Cholesterol During Pregnancy
Jan 7, 2014
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels during pregnancy is essential for the mother and her unborn baby. High cholesterol during pregnancy can cause serious medical complications for the mother and the baby, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This article will explore the symptoms and complications of high cholesterol during...
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