The beautiful sunshine and long days of summer invite fun activities for family and friends outdoors. But while everything seems perfect, injuries can happen if we’re not careful. It’s ideal to prevent injuries from happening in the first place if we can help it. Let’s take a look at some of the Read More
Archives for July 2020
What Is the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Care?
When you’re not feeling well, the last thing on your mind is whether you’re experiencing an acute or chronic condition. You just want your doctor to diagnose your illness and restore your health as quickly and effectively as possible. However, the healthcare you receive will often depend on Read More
Preventing Heat Stroke during the Summer
While the summer season allows us to enjoy various outdoor activities, it is also the time of the year when we experience extreme heat—so much so that it puts us at risk of heat stroke. Its symptoms include a high body temperature (104 F), rapid breathing, flushed skin, vomiting, and altered mental Read More
What Causes Pulmonary Disease?
A nagging cough, trouble breathing, chest pain and tightness, and coughing up blood – these are all warning signs of pulmonary disease, especially if the symptoms are chronic. Examples of the most common lung diseases include asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), tuberculosis, Read More