When everyone around you seems to have a runny nose and sore throat, it may seem inevitable that you will be the next one to catch a cold. Colds are highly contagious and are easily spread through bodily secretions when someone coughs or sneezes....
Seasonal flu sidelines millions of Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Your best bet for avoiding this fate is to get a seasonal flu vaccine every year, advises the CDC. The flu shot is safe for...
Human ehrlichiosis is an infection caused by two bacterial species, Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia ewingii. Ehrlichiosis is contracted from the bite of an infected tick. Typical symptoms include fever and chills, muscle and joint aches,...
According to the manufacturer, Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochlorideis) a fluoroquinolone anti-microbial that is available for use to treat common community-acquired respiratory tract infections, including acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic...
Overview Asthma is a chronic lung disorder characterized by both inflammation and constriction of the airways. One in ten children and one in three adults suffer from asthma, which translates into approximately 15 million Americans alone. There...
The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database states that preventing the common cold in the first place is the best defense against the illness. Though several studies have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of touted "natural cures" and...
Bulimia is an eating disorder that involves eating food, often in excessive amounts, then purging through vomiting, over-exercise or laxative abuse. People with bulimia often are depressed, struggle with low self esteem and body image and can...
Your respiratory system's primary functions are to nourish your cells with fresh oxygen and eliminate the carbon dioxide waste produced by your cells. All cells in your body need oxygen to stay alive and perform activities that support your...
If you work out consistently, you may find it difficult to miss a workout because of an illness. Depending on just how sick you are feeling, it may be appropriate to workout. When deciding whether it would be best to rest as opposed to going to a...
Many different types of services are offered by acute-care hospitals. Some of these services must be done on an inpatient setting because of the degree of severity of the illness or treatment. On occasion, the patient may be admitted as an...
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is one of the lesser known nutrients on the market. CoQ10 acts like a vitamin, according to Dr. Pater Langsjoen of the University of Washington, as it is an organic compound necessary for body function. This naturally...
Influenza (the flu) is caused by the influenza virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 5 to 20 percent of Americans are infected by the virus every year, causing about 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths. The virus...
Pneumonia is an inflammation in the lungs that is usually caused by an infection. Bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites can be the root cause of pneumonia. It is of particular concern in children younger than 6 and those who have a chronic...
When the meninges, or membranes that surround the brain, become inflamed the result is called meningitis, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) explains. Depending on whether the inflammation is due to a viral or bacterial infection,...
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic report that depression is one of the most common illnesses in the world and affects sufferers both emotionally and physically. Clinical depression, often seen in combination with anxiety disorders, affects the mind and...
Rheumatic heart disease is an inflammatory condition that damages the heart valves as a result of rheumatic fever. Complications of strep throat from a streptococcal infection cause rheumatic fever. Although rheumatic fever is rare in the United...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause significant respiratory distress, difficulty breathing, fever, irritability, cough and decreased feeding and dehydration in babies. Babies can become seriously ill with pneumonia, as their...
Calcium gluconate is used to treat and prevent calcium deficiencies, as well as conditions caused by low calcium levels, such as osteoporosis, rickets, hypoparathyroidism and latent tetany. Calcium gluconate can be given orally, intramuscularly or...
A sudden onset of facial numbness can often indicate a serious underlying illness. Numbing of the face commonly means a trauma to the facial muscles or a lack of communication between the nerves and the messages sent by the brain. People...
The symptoms of a sick child vary depending on the age of the child and the severity of the illness. Young infants and children may have nonspecific symptoms of illness, such as fuzziness, while older children can usually pinpoint what is...
If you've been diagnosed with a chronic illness, it's time to get educated. Read everything you can about the cause, prevention and treatment of your illness. Learn what triggers the illness and how to minimize the effects of the illness. Learn...
Remicade, also known as infliximab, is an injectable infusion that is given at 2 to 8 week intervals. It is prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ankylosing spondylitis and ulcerative colitis. Remicade eliminates...
The stomach flu which is called gastroenteritis, is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or from a condition such as lactose intolerance. The stomach flu can cause many symptoms including abdominal cramps,...
Children are exposed to natural radiation every day, from the water they drink, to the air they breathe, to the soil on which they walk. However, doctors and you as a parent should use caution when subjecting your child to additional radiation in...
Even the most careful households run into problems occasionally. Cuts, scrapes, burns, insect stings and other minor injuries are virtually unavoidable, especially if there are children in the house. While serious injuries require the immediate...
During an ion foot bath, you immerse your feet in warm water. An ionizing machine creates millions of positively and negatively charged ions which purportedly enter your body and neutralize collected toxins and waste. The electric and magnetic...
Glutamine is a nonessential amino acid, meaning the body produces it naturally. Skeletal muscle holds the majority of your glutamine while the rest is in the tissues of the lungs, liver, brain and stomach. Nitrogen is essential for muscle gain and...
The most common cause of sinus infection is the common cold, reports the health education website of the Mayo Clinic. If you have a sinus infection you are most likely experiencing drainage from your nose, difficulty breathing through your nose,...
Granulomatous diseases are a group of disorders characterized by a particular type of immune response termed granulomatous inflammation. Specific types of immune cells are present in granulomatous lesions, also called granulomas, giving them an...
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