For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
One out of every 10 Americans over 40 has diverticulosis, a chronic digestive disorder that creates small pouches, or diverticula, in the lining of the colon, or large intestine. If these pouches become inflamed, this acute attack is known as diverticulitis.
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Adderall is a combination drug that contains two central nervous system stimulants: dextroamphetamine and amphetamine.
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Flu shots contain deactivated, or killed, flu viruses. For the 2010-2011 flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months be vaccinated against the flu.
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Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines deliver compressed air throughout the night to keep airways open in people with obstructive sleep apnea.
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People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, OAS, seldom get a good nightโs sleep. As the muscles at the back of their throats relax, the upper airways may narrow or collapse during inspiration. Snoring, followed by airway collapse, leads to periods of intermittent pauses in breathing known as apnea.
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Although testosterone is commonly known as the male hormone, itโs present in both males and females throughout the lifespan. It plays an important role in the development and function of body organs like your brain, heart, blood vessels, bones and muscles.
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Diverticular disease includes two phases: a chronic phase known as diverticulosis and an acute component called diverticulitis. Health care professionals recommend a specific two-phase diet during flare-ups of diverticulitis.
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Sinus infections, or sinusitis, develop when viruses or bacteria invade the cavities behind the nose. Middle ear infections, or otitis media, occur when organisms infect the fluid behind the eardrum. Doctors often prescribe amoxicillin, a penicillin-like antibiotic, for ear infections or sinusitis.
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The skin serves as a protective barrier against a wide range of bacteria that are present in the environment. Breaks or cracks in the skin allow these bacteria to enter and cause a skin infection called cellulitis.
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Diverticular disease is a chronic digestive disorder with two phases: a chronic condition known as diverticulosis and an acute disorder called diverticulitis.
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