Understanding Childhood Asthma & Treatment
Parents avoid the emergency room as often as possible, but if you are the parent of a child with asthma, it’s important to know when the ER is the right …
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Sinusitis Diagnosis & Treatment
Have you ever felt like you had a cold that just wouldn’t go away? It seems like the discolored nasal drainage and blockage just keeps hanging on. There is a …
Heart Attacks Occurring in Younger Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both women and men. Although the incidence of heart disease has decreased approximately 38 percent overall since …
Preparing for Spring Allergies
Spring in Houston, Texas, brings warm weather, budding flowers and fresh breezes. However, for allergy sufferers, it also brings pollen, mold and other allergy triggers. People with asthma may find …
Common Dance Injuries
As a parent, what can be done to avoid common dance injuries? Dance, in all its form, beauty and grace, is a physically demanding activity. Do not be fooled by …
What Kind of Germs Are Living on Your Cell Phone?
Most people know that toilets, doorknobs and money harbor bacteria and viruses. However, studies show that cell phones contain as many as 7,000 types of bacteria and 10 times more bacteria than …
Spread Joy Not Germs This Holiday Season
During the holiday season, there are simple ways make sure you and your loved ones stay healthy to enjoy the celebrations. Paying attention to hygiene is the best way to avoid contracting …
FAST – Signs of a Stroke
Do You Know The Signs of a Stroke? During a stroke, the brain doesn’t receive the blood necessary to maintain and manage bodily functions. During and post-stroke, emergency medical treatment …
Flu Vaccines for Children for the 2018-2019 Season
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently recommending influenza vaccinations for individuals over the age of six months. Annual flu vaccinations can provide protection against the …
Broken Bones
Accidents happen and sometimes those accidents result in broken bones. Normally when a bone fracture occurs you will notice some of the following: Of these three, deformity is by far …
Is My Cut An Emergency?
Accidents happen and when cuts are certain traits, emergency care should be sought out. If your cut is really deep enough that you can see fat or muscle in the …
How Can I Lower A Fever?
No one enjoys having a fever. When you find your temperature rising there are a few things you can do to help control it. Of course, should your fever become …
