Articles by Marc Meth, MD

How to Loosen Tight Airways

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Marc Meth, MD

A tightened airway can result when the smooth muscular layers of your lungs spasm, swell and constrict your airflow. An episode can be mild and manageable or severe, requiring immediate medical treatment. Tight airways usually are caused by colds, viral infections, allergens or irritants that trigger lung inflammation.

Pregnancy Related Hives

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Marc Meth, MD

Hives, or urticaria, are uncomfortable skin symptoms that may occur during pregnancy. The condition may arise for reasons such as an allergic reaction to a food or medication, or as an immune-system phenomenon.