Diagnosis of Deafness and Hearing Loss Many people have reported that it is often difficult to gain a specific diagnosis and causes for their hearing loss and deafness. As with many medical conditions there are normally a high number of causes and individual circumstances to consider, even when using the most sophisticated diagnosis technology it is very difficult to give…
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Asbestos Killed My Husband
He was only a child when it begun And he played as children do In his yard with his toy cars and tip trucks But his sand was asbestos blue… In December 1999, my husband and I were walking home from a game of lawn bowls when I became aware of his shortness of breath. I was surprised and concerned…
Asthma Diagnosis And Treatment
Asthma, characterized by difficulty in breathing, is a chronic lung condition. Asthma patients have hyper responsive airways that narrow down when irritated. This makes air movement difficult and cause wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. The two factors that provoke asthma are – What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0…
Substance Abuse Treatment Into Mainstream Of Health Care System
The introduction of this new medication is a major step toward moving substance-abuse treatment into the mainstream of the healthcare system. Such as inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, twelve step programs, and dual diagnosis units for individuals with emotional and substance abuse problems. Research and Data Issues Getting better data on substance abuse and mental illness treatment is the first step…
What Is Diagnosis
“Diagnosis” is a fancy name given to the process of identifying diseases. It is a Greek name. Break it down; “dia” means “by” and “gnosis” means “knowledge”. How do I diagnose my illness? You don’t! Diagnosis is for doctors and physicians only. They determine your disease by the signs and symptoms that it gives you. If it is unclear by…
A Rare Case Of Male Breast Cancer
At 41, Brian Place found a lump near his left nipple and dismissed it as a sort of injury from the rough games he had been involved with for most of his life. He thought that the lump was probably a result of a collision with another rugby player. Though his doctor didn’t think much of the lump either, nevertheless,…
Asthma A Respiratory Disorder
Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by frequent wheezing, labored breathing, sense of chest congestion and frequent attacks of coughing and gasping. It is a disease of the respiratory system in which the airways narrow down often in response to a “trigger” meaning exposure to cold air, exercise, allergen or emotional stress. These symptoms of asthma can range from mild…
Ten Steps To Managing Arthritis
Did you know that approximately 70 million Americans may have arthritis in one form or another, and that you may be one of them? Think there’s nothing you can do about it? Well, here’s some great news! You can act right now to lessen the incidence of arthritis or to reduce the pain and discomfort that typically accompanies the disease.…
How Add Affects Child Education And Schooling
Educating a child with Attention Deficit Disorder may not be an easy process. Although great strides have been made in recognizing the disorder and many school systems have answered the call, many are still antiquated in their procedural methods as well as catering to specific circumstances. How ADD affects a classroom is usually seen before diagnosis takes place. It may…
Chronic Fatigue The Facts You Should Know
There is significant concern about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as CFS. In fact, there are criteria patients must meet in order to be diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Receiving the diagnosis may be difficult for some patients because the guidelines for diagnosing are very specific. The fatigue must have been present at least six consecutive months and the corresponding…