Walking pneumonia is an informal term for pneumonia that is not severe enough to require hospitalization or bedrest. Most patients with this have atypical pneumonia, such as Chlamydia pneumoniae. People describe a cough, chills, and aches, but can continue their daily activities. Around 2 million...
A sinus infection (sinusitis) is a case by bacteria or a virus. According to the Mayo Clinic, antibiotics are not always necessary to treat a sinus infection. Most viral infections clear on their own. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges doctors to not...
With age, the bone joints become start to wear out, especially the articular cartilage. This can negatively impact your personal and professional lives. If you suffer from chronic joint pain, joint replacement is NOT the only option for relief. In a few cases, surgery may be...
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the management of joint-related conditions is one of the most impressive advancements in medicine. PRP is used in knee sprain treatment protocols to help regenerate anatomical structures and tissues that have been damaged due to trauma or injury...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) describes a group of lung diseases that have one major symptom in common: difficulty breathing that increases over time. Other symptoms include: Increased breathlessness, or difficulty catching your breath Frequent cough Wheezing COPD usually starts after age 40.The most significant risk factor is...