Pharyngitis – streptococcal; Streptococcal pharyngitis; Tonsillitis – strep; Sore throat strep Strep throat is a disease that causes a sore throat (pharyngitis). It is an infection with a germ called group A streptococcus bacteria. Causes Strep throat is most common...
Definition All content below is taken in its entirety from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Td vaccine information statement (VIS) — www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/td.html. Page last updated: April 1, 2020 Information 1. Why get vaccinated? Td vaccine can prevent...
Definition An allergy is an immune response or reaction to substances that are usually not harmful. Alternative Names Allergy – allergies; Allergy – allergens Causes Allergies are very common. Both genes and environment play a role. If both your parents...
Definition Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break (fracture). Alternative Names Thin bones; Low bone density; Metabolic bone disease; Hip fracture – osteoporosis; Compression fracture – osteoporosis; Wrist fracture – osteoporosis Causes Osteoporosis...
Definition Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer. It usually grows and spreads more slowly than small cell lung cancer. There are three common types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Adenocarcinomas are often found...
Definition Fibroadenoma of the breast is a benign tumor. Benign tumor means it is not a cancer. Alternative Names Breast lump – fibroadenoma; Breast lump – noncancerous; Breast lump – benign Causes The cause of fibroadenomas is not known. They...
Definition Salmonella enterocolitis is a bacterial infection in the lining of the small intestine that is caused by salmonella bacteria. It is a type of food poisoning. Alternative Names Salmonellosis; Nontyphoidal salmonella; Food poisoning – salmonella; Gastroenteritis – salmonella Causes...
Asthma – inhaled corticosteroids; Asthma – long-acting beta-agonists; Asthma – leukotriene modifiers; Asthma – cromolyn; Bronchial asthma-control drugs; Wheezing – control drugs; Reactive airway disease – control drugs Control medicines for asthma are drugs you take to control your asthma...
Osteoporosis – calcium; Osteoporosis – low bone density Getting enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet can help maintain bone strength and lessen your risk of developing osteoporosis. Bone Strength and Calcium Your body needs calcium to keep your...
Blood thinners – aspirin; Antiplatelet therapy – aspirin Current guidelines recommend that people with coronary artery disease (CAD) receive antiplatelet therapy with either aspirin or clopidogrel. Aspirin therapy is very helpful for people with CAD or a history of stroke....