Whenever the season rolls in, you know what’s coming: hay fever. But hay fever isn’t actually a fever – it’s an allergic reaction and is technically called allergic rhinitis. About 7% of Americans, between the ages of 0-100, suffer from this type of seasonal allergy, according to the Centers for Read More
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What Are Some Common ENT Disorders?
Otolaryngological disorders—also known as ears, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders—affect people of all age groups and are among the most common reasons for doctor visits in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 20 million visits made to Read More
What Procedures Do Internal Medicine Doctors Do?
Internal medicine doctors, also known as internists, have specialized training in all aspects of adult medical care: in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the entire range of diseases that affect patients from 18 years of age through the geriatric years. Internal medicine doctors are Read More
What Types of Conditions Can A PCP Treat?
Internists, pediatricians, and family medicine doctors are examples of primary care physicians (PCPs). When we get sick, a PCP is the first doctor we consider seeing – and for good reason. PCPs treat a plethora of injuries and illnesses. In this blog, you'll learn about what types of conditions a Read More
What Types of Surgery Are Available for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common hand and wrist condition that is characterized by a compressed median nerve, which runs from the arm to the hand through a tunnel in the wrist (carpus). Surgery is a very effective treatment for advanced carpal tunnel syndrome that is not responding to Read More
When to See Your Physician for an Asthma Attack
Asthma is a chronic lung condition prevalent among children and adults alike. Controllable with trigger avoidance and medications, asthma may still flare up, causing a sudden – and sometimes dangerous – attack. Learn here about when to see your asthma doctor and what you can do to manage your Read More
Healthy Tips from an Asthma Doctor
Asthma can affect your quality of life. Symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing can cause you to miss work or social gatherings. They can also make it difficult to sleep at night. Any asthma sufferer should be working with an asthma doctor to manage their condition. Below Read More
Bad Allergies and How to Get Rid of Them
An allergic reaction is caused by a heightened immune response to a substance, be it dust, smoke, pollen, pet dander, certain household products, or even food, such as peanuts or shellfish. To others, the same substances may not produce a reaction, but to an allergy sufferer, it may cause them to Read More
Should I Go to an Allergy Doctor or a Dermatologist?
When you have a rash that you suspect is from an allergy, you may wonder what type of specialist you should see, especially since dermatology and allergy medicine have some overlap. The answer isn't always straightforward. In fact, you should take into consideration a few different factors when Read More
What is joint replacement used for?
What makes a smooth movement of the joints? In large part, it’s a combination of the smooth protective cartilage covering the joint surface. Joint diseases such as arthritis can cause the accelerated degeneration of cartilage and cause pain, swelling, and restricted motion. As the disease Read More
