Causes of Asthma and Best Practices for Prevention
Causes of Asthma/Risk factors It is not entirely clear what causes asthma. It is likely due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. There are several triggers which can exacerbate underlying asthma which we will discuss later. There are several risk …
Treatment of Hypertension or High Blood Pressure
Probably the most important aspect of treatment (and the one that requires the most discipline) is lifestyle modification. Diet and exercise are the two primary areas we focus on. Restricting salt intake can have a huge impact on controlling blood pressure. Limiting …
Health and Safety at Work during Covid-19 Pandemic
With these models, employees are evaluated immediately by telemedicine and doctor on site if desired. Employees do not have to go to the emergency rooms or urgent care centers to seek healthcare. The drive to the ER or urgent care and the …
Lung Cancer Awareness – Symptoms, Stages and Treatment
Diagnosis The diagnosis starts with a Chest x-ray, Low Dose Ct scan of chest, and Sputum testing. Advanced testing includes biopsy or Bronchial lavage where a needle or washing is used to examine the pieces of tissues. Once these tests confirm occurrence …
Breast Cancer Awareness: Early Screening Saves Lives
Recommendations for Early Screening All women should perform monthly self-breast examination Women of age 25 to 30 should have formal breast cancer risk assessment performed by their healthcare provider Starting at age 40, women who are at average risk of breast cancer …
Delay in Seeking Healthcare Leads to Dire Consequences
Edited by: Dr. Sunitha Bharadia …
