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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

You might consider testing if you experience: Sneezing and congestion Chronic cough or asthma Itchy or watery eyes Hives or rashes Digestive discomfort Frequent sinus infections Reactions to unknown substances These seven allergy symptoms are common signs your body might be reacting to allergens. Can Blood Pressure Affect Allergy Testing?

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Common Complications : Otitis media : Diagnosis is supported by the presence of a bulging tympanic membrane with purulent effusion. Otitis media : Associated with concurrent respiratory infections; diagnosis requires a bulging tympanic membrane with purulent effusion. nausea, vomiting) occur more frequently in pediatric populations.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

PEMBlog

PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. What’s the Diagnosis? Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). This is the second of the four cases. Aspirated foreign body B. Lymphoma D.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

The diagnosis of a virus illness is generally made clinically with a history and clinical exam and does not require confirmatory testing. Establishing benchmarks for the hospitalized care of children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. antivirals for influenza) or public health recommendations (e.g., isolation for SARS-CoV-2).

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

It can diagnose six types of common skin conditions – pimples, acne, scars, dark spots, pigmentation, and dark circles. 7) Eczema Tracker The app was born out of necessity: Nav Gosal, founder of Eczema Tracker has been managing his son’s severe eczema, food allergies, and asthma for years, and wants to help patients with the same issues.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Whether it's a urinary tract infection or a severe ear infection, urgent care clinics can quickly diagnose and treat infections. If you have a chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, or arthritis, unexpected complications or flare-ups can occur at any time. Antibiotic treatments for infections require timely prescriptions.

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