Skin infections with staph bacteria can cause a serious condition called scalded skin syndrome. This is seen more often in children, but can occur in adults as well. The infection causes a breakdown of the upper layers of the skin, which blisters and sloughs off, just like a severe burn. ...
LONDON —Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia. He was also treated for a complex lung infection and has suffered several respiratory crises requiring further treatment, including machines to help him breathe. Doct...
This could be a sign that you have pneumonia, which is an inflammation of the lungs that can become serious if left untreated. Rest assured with the right medical care; pneumonia can be treated. RELATED ARTICLES Cough & cold Let's go over the symptoms & proper care to get you back ...
Double pneumonia means that the both lungs are affected; it may be mild or severe, I can’t say what it is in your daughter’s case. If she does not want to take antibiotics, I urge you to discuss with a doctor about what to do. Pneumonia can be very serious and even fatal diseas...
Take a deep breath through your nose, then use your abs to breathe out of your mouth in three short huffs. This puts air behind the mucus to pull it away from the lung wall. It should be easier to cough up after a few repetitions. Is congestion serious? Most of the time, congestion...
We propose a practical approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to perform lung ultrasound, showing potential applications, semiology and practical aspects, which should be of particular importance in emergency situations, such as the current pandemic infection of COVID. This article is protected by ...
It can also depend on how serious your COVID infection is and how your immune system reacts to it. Your health and other conditions may also affect how long it lasts. Most people get mild infections with a cough, sore throat, or other upper respiratory signs. These usually go away in ...
Though it may not feel like it to you,coughingcan be a good thing. It helps your body get rid of infection. Don’t suppress it withcough medicine. If yourcoughis keeping you from resting, check with your doctor. Where There's Smoke … ...
Many doctors think an overblown(过分的) immune response causes many of the more serious consequences of COVID-19. Levels of chemical signalingagentscalled cytokines(细胞因子) get so high that immune cells start to attack ...
Pregnancy brings many changes to your body. You may wonder whether certain physical discomforts are serious enough for medical help or are minor problems you can deal with on your own. If you're in doubt about whether a change you notice during pregnancy is normal, contact your doctor's offi...