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Insomnia
Insomnia is very common, however rather than being a condition it is actually a symptom of something else. There are several types of insomnia. Some have trouble falling asleep, while others have trouble staying asleep or waking up too early. Sleep problems can be short-term, lasting a few days or weeks, or chronic, lasting for […]
read moreFevers
Although normal body temperatures can vary throughout the day, the average adult normal body temperature when taken by mouth with a thermometer is 37°C (98.6°F). When someone has a fever, the body raises the normal body temperature above 37.5°C (99.5°F). Fever is actually the body’s natural way of defending itself from invaders like viruses […]
read moreEAR me out (Otitis Media)
What is Otitis Media? Otitis media is a middle ear infection that is most common in infants and young children, especially those between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Antibiotics are often used to treat ear infections. What are some Common Symptoms of Otitis Media? Common symptoms of acute otitis media are fever, […]
read moreOh My GERD
GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is the backflow of stomach contents upward into the esophagus. The stomach lining protects itself from the effects of its own acids. Because the esophagus lacks a similar protective lining, stomach acid that flows backward (refluxes) into it causes heartburn. Many people experience heartburn occasionally; however, people who […]
read moreHigh Blood Pressure
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and people who have abnormally high blood pressure or hypertension in their arteries are far more likely to die prematurely of heart disease. Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Primary hypertension is when the cause […]
read moreWhat is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation, increased mucus, and muscle tightening causing the airways to narrow, and as a result, air can’t move through the lungs as well as it should, making it difficult to breathe. Everyone’s lungs are sensitive to different things; lungs in asthmatic people are, in simple terms, more […]
read moreCleanout that Cabinet!
When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? It is very important to check expiry dates and to discard of all outdated medications or those that show signs of breaking down. Just like food, medications spoil over time. Old ASA (eg., Aspirin®) and acetaminophen tablets that are ready to be thrown out […]
read moreCold Sores
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex. They usually appear around the mouth and on the lips. They are highly contagious but not dangerous. On average, people who get cold sores have 2 or 3 episodes a year, but this figure can vary from person to person. The most common cause of cold […]
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