Understanding Congestive Heart Failure
The heart is a vital organ in the body because it is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to other body parts and carrying away waste. However, heart failure can result in the heart being unable to efficiently pump blood to other organs. Structure and Function of The Heart The heart is a muscle at […]
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are very common. We have all had one before and it did not land us in the nearest ER. A relatable example is a common cold. In this article, we will see why these infections happen and how best to prevent or treat them. We will also see situations that […]
In-depth Understanding of Sciatica and its Treatment for the Elderly
As you advance in age, your muscles and nerves degenerate. If you are overweight or have underlying issues in your lower back, you will likely develop sciatica pain. The challenges of treating sciatica pain in older adults are many due to drug interaction. Irritation or inflammation of your nerves leads to pain in your lower […]
Fighting Covid-19 using Donated Blood Plasma from Recovered Patients
Progressive research on covid-19 emergency care is focusing on plasma donation by recovering patients in fighting coronavirus disease. The novel covid-19 is a highly infectious respiratory illness that’s claiming lives globally. Patients who have recovered from the condition through natural body immune can provide convalescent blood plasma since it contains high-level antibodies to fight infection. […]
Concussion: An Inside Look Into What It Is, Causes, and Treatment
Have you ever been in a car accident or injured during a fall, and it felt as though your brain shook in your head? The chances are that you had a concussion. Concussions are quite common, and every year many patients come to our ER in Waco seeking treatment. It is also a nationwide problem […]
Headaches Classifications and Home Remedies
Headaches can be hard to describe, and sometimes a throbbing and squeezing feeling accompanies them. The ache could be on one side or the whole head. They are onset or chronic, and at times you may experience nausea. Classification of Headaches For appropriate treatment and diagnosis, headaches are classifiedbased on whether the cause is an […]
Sinus Infection: Your Complete Guide to What It Is, the Symptoms, and Treatment
Do you have a stuffy nose that never seems to clear? Chances are you have sinusitis. Sinusitis, in common parlance, is referred to as ‘sinus,’ which is a health problem that affects millions of Americans each year. More than a billion dollars is used across the nation each year by patients seeking relief from sinus […]
Bronchitis or Pneumonia: What Condition Is Currently Affecting You?
When the cold or flu season begins, we all swing into action, trying the best we can to avoid getting infected and weighed down by the illness going around.You diligently try to avoid your infected colleagues and schoolmates, in hopes that you will not join the masses of people flocking an emergency room near you, […]
COVID-19 vs. the Flu: What Is the Difference?
The COVID-19 disease has become a household name, which puts fear into everyone’s hearts and minds. It gained fame due to how quickly it spread around the world since its discovery in Wuhan city, China. It felt like almost overnight, this disease caught on globally, bringing both business and travel to a grinding halt as […]
How to Cope with Asthma
Unless you are asthmatic, it is difficult to fully comprehend what patients of asthma go through. An asthmatic attack can escalate from a mild response to a life-threatening situation. It is why asthmatic patients must be particular about settling in areas where they can find an ER near them. This, however, is not to mean […]