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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues. Living with a chronic illness means developing a long-term strategy to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve your quality of life.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

Seek care right away if you’re coughing up bloody mucus or have heart or lung conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Also, people with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions can use telehealth for a virtual check-up when symptoms flare. This preparation helps the doctor treat you.

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

Many of the children you will evaluate during your shift are among the estimated 10 million United States (US) ED visits made by children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup, the most common pediatric respiratory conditions presenting to acute care settings. However, the impact of such resources has not yet been deeply explored.

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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

Here are some examples of issues that urgent care is perfect for: Minor burns or cuts that might need stitches Sprains and strains Mild asthma attacks Ear infections Fevers Skin rashes Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Colds and flu For most of these situations, urgent care is a faster and less expensive option than the ER.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

Children with respiratory conditions and chronic lung disease like asthma are more prone to GERD as well. uh, ill defined epigastric or chest pain, and it’s often worse by eating or lying down after meals. And some other symptoms that you gotta think about in reflux, chronic cough, hoarseness, or even asthma like symptoms.

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A Childhood Illness that Stumped a Pediatrician

A Country Doctor Writes

Her pediatrician suspected cough variant asthma, but she didn’t respond that much to her medications. “That’s not like wheezing with asthma. That way Melanie’s might get a physical ed excuse from her doctor.” Melanie’s breathing troubles started almost three weeks ago. So I called.

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The Most Common Respiratory Diseases Affecting Men’s Health

Dr. Michael Bazel

Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. While asthma is common in both men and women, men are more likely to be exposed to workplace irritants that can trigger attacks, such as dust, fumes, and chemicals. Why Are Men at Risk?

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