For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
When you have heartburn -- a painful, burning sensation behind or below the breastbone -- you might be quick to blame it on something you ate. But persistent or frequent heartburn that disrupts your well-being or daily life might be more than a matter of your diet.
Read more →
If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you are at risk for developing Barrett esophagus. This is a condition in which the cells that line the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth and stomach, change to the type of cells that line your intestines.
Read more →
Mucinex, whose generic name is guaifenesin, loosens up phlegm or mucus in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough it out. The expectorant is used to treat congestion due to infection, allergies or colds.
Read more →