Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD, for short – is a progressive lung disease which, over time, makes it hard to breathe. Every year, more than 120,000 American deaths are related to COPD, with cigarette smoking being the most common cause. However, COPD also includes emphysema and Read More
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What Could be Causing My Leg Pain?
Like most Americans, we rely on our automobiles to get us from point A to B. That’s why we respond immediately when the check engine light comes on. We get our oil changed when the manual tells us to, and we do our best to keep our tires in good shape so we don’t have problems down the road. With Read More
The benefits of working with a multi-specialty practice
In life, teamwork can be a powerful force for change, problem-solving, and a better quality of life. The same holds true for medical practices. Private medical practices that are staffed by physicians with multiple specialties working together for the benefit of a patient offer a powerfully Read More
Guarding against peripheral artery disease
As we all know, walking is one of the best exercises you can do at any age. But when merely taking a stroll causes pain in your legs, it may be a sign of a serious circulatory condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when fatty deposits and calcium building up in the walls of Read More
What Exactly Does an Otorhinolaryngologist Treat?
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), claims that otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. The word otorhinolaryngology or its shorter form, otolaryngology, is derived from the Greek root words: otos (ear), rhino (nose), laryngo Read More
What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
It’s that time of year – when allergy sufferers are reaching for tissues and taking note of the daily pollen count. But if you haven’t been previously diagnosed with an allergy, how do you know if you have allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or are just coming down with a cold or the flu? For one Read More
Urology – Not Just for Men
There’s a common misconception about urologists – namely, that they only treat men. Contrary to popular belief, however, urology is a branch of medicine that deals with the urinary health and reproductive tract of both men and women. After all, both sexes have urethras, bladders, and kidneys, and Read More
Can Allergies Lower Your Immune System?
Spring is upon us – and with it, the usual threat of seasonal allergies. But to make matters worse, we’re in the midst of one of the worst cold and flu seasons in recent years. Which raises an interesting question – do allergies weaken our immune system, and are those who suffer from allergies Read More
Ask Your Doctor – Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Do any of these apply to you? You’re overweight. You tend to consume a lot of sugary foods and beverages. You experienced gestational diabetes when you were pregnant … but it went away. You have a relative with type 2 diabetes. You have been diagnosed with prediabetes. If so, you Read More
Should You See an ENT After a Car Accident?
Every day, there are thousands of motor vehicle accidents throughout the U.S., some more serious than others. Those that involve personal injury require immediate medical attention in the form of first responders or emergency room visits. Often, however, those involved in a car accident aren’t Read More
