Let’s be honest, having asthma can be scary. When you are having trouble breathing, your entire body goes on high alert. And while it may be nerve wracking, remaining calm and having a plan is critical to getting the relief you need. Asthma attacks are often accompanied by wheezing, a feeling of Read More
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The Importance of Getting an Annual Hearing Test
Annual checkups are an important way to protect your health. Just as regular mammograms, eye and dental checkups, colonoscopies, and prostrate health checks do, annual hearing tests can help spot potential health concerns early, often helping you to avoid bigger health issues down the Read More
Why Keeping Open Lines of Communication with Your Doctor is Important
Your health is a precious commodity that is worth looking out for. Besides developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you should always keep the lines of communication open with your doctor so that you can proactively treat any issues that arise - before they become a bigger problem. Some Read More
Benefits of Seeing a Hospitalist
Many years ago, patients expected to see their doctors after being admitted to the hospital. Now, if you are hospitalized, you may, or may not be seen by your primary care provider. You are very likely to be treated, at some point, by a physician known as a hospitalist, who specializes in the Read More
Reasons You Should Visit Your Cardiologist
A cardiologist is a specially trained doctor who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and other heart-related, circulatory, and blood vessel conditions. Cardiologists undergo advanced training to care for the complex, powerful pump that is your heart. Consider this: every Read More
Preparing for Breast Cancer Surgery
The early spring day revealed a flawless blue sky. Birds were happily chirping, hopping from branch to branch. Christina gazed out the window, waiting for her husband to drive around with the car and pick her up. Oddly enough, the world seemed quite happy to continue spinning on, even though for Read More
Recovering from a Hernia Repair
Your body is not a machine which, after repair or replacement, can simply start up and run again. Although there is no standard or specific rule-set following a hernia repair, there are plenty of practical things you can do to ensure you heal as timely and as ideally as possible. Listen to your Read More
Intercoastal Medical Group: Family Medicine Practice
When it comes to your health and the health of your family, your primary care physician, or PCP, forms the foundation for your entire medical team. Family medical providers are primary care physicians who act as the point-person, treating your everyday healthcare needs, coordinating your care, Read More
5 Tips for Choosing Your Primary Care Doctor
A primary care doctor is your first line of defense when seeking treatment for illness or injury. A good primary care physician provides wellness care, screenings, immunizations, and treatment for non-emergency injuries and conditions. They also coordinate your overall care with other medical Read More
The Importance of An Annual Wellness Visit
You see your doctor’s office phone number calling, and you know it’s a confirmation for your next visit. While it might be tempting to cancel your annual physical or wellness exam, or to not schedule one at all, you may want to reconsider. Having an annual physical and wellness exam is crucially Read More
