Nucleic acid-based testing , also called a PCR test, may be used to check for a virus causing your pneumonia. You may need the test if you have severe CAP or a weakened immune system.How is CAP treated?Treatment will depend on the type of germ causing your CAP, and how bad your sym...
However, Medicare does not cover everything. Often, you may need to enroll in additional plans to receive full coverage. What is Medicare Part A? Medicare Part A is inpatient hospital insurance. This part of Medicare covers some of your hospital, inpatient nursing facility, and hospice costs...
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2024.Care notes Aftercare Ambulatory Español Causes Risks Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention What are allergies?Allergies are an immune system reaction to a substance called an allergen. Your immune system sees the allergen as harmful ...
Does breastfeeding affect my sex drive? It can. Sex while breastfeeding might not feel the same as it did before you delivered. Your body releases the hormone oxytocin when you have an orgasm, but it's also released when you're nursing, which may leave you with less of an urge to hav...
Why Does My Knee Still Hurt? Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on September 25, 2024 Written by Karyn Repinski 8 Questions Your Doctor May Ask Physical Exam Imaging Tests Lab Tests 3 min read Even if your knee injury happened a while ago, it can still cause pain. But so can man...
What do you mean by IQ? An IQ score above 140 Indicates genius or nearly genius. An IQ (intelligence quotient) test is a standardized method to know the mental ability of a person, usually against a peer group. IQ scores between 90 and 109 indicate normal or average intelligence. IQ rema...
CAP customers receive advice and support before, during, and after a crisis. How does that differ from international travel medical insurance coverage? Travel medical insurance providers give very little support (if any), when help is most desperately needed – when there’s a threat, or an ...
Some parents claim mayonnaise, white vinegar, olive oil, ortea tree oilare good natural remedies for head lice. Mayonnaise is said to smother lice if you apply it thickly and keep it on overnight under a shower cap. Vinegar is rumored to dissolve the glue that keeps nits stuck to the ha...
So, it's important to remember post-claims underwriting and not be lulled into a false sense of security: Just because the insurer offered you a short-term plan does not mean that you don't need to worry about pre-existing conditions.22 In most cases, short-term plans have blanket ...
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2024.Care notes Aftercare Ambulatory Discharge Español Overview Risks Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention What is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?PFPS is pain in or around your patella (kneecap). PFPS is also called runner's ...