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James Thompson MD

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Chronic Hives: A Dreadful Disorder That Remains Difficult to Understand

Each year I see hundreds of new patients with complaints of hives and swelling. Hives are intensely itchy skin rashes that resemble welts and can occur anywhere on the body. They typically arise without warning and about half the time, are accompanied by angioedema, a deeper swelling in the skin. "Urticaria" is the technical term for hives. These... Read more Chevron

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Is it Still Worth Getting the Flu Vaccine This Season?

Even though we’re well into March, and allergy season is right around the corner (or already at the door), Ruth Carrico, assistant professor, school of public health and information sciences, University of Louisville, says the flu vaccine is still recommended for everyone. “People say, ‘Why would I want to be immunized if the... Read more Chevron

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Treatment for Swine Flu

The swine flu is making its way around the country with symptoms such as fever, sore throat and aches, similar to the seasonal flu. As with the seasonal flu, treatment is available to help make those with the flu more comfortable. Antiviral Medications There are two main antiviral medications currently prescribed to treat symptoms of the... Read more Chevron

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asking questions about the swine flu

need to know about something my husband gas a cold but hes got these things wrong with him like sorethroat,hunger.fever,headache i would like to know is that the flu or something else please let me know something

posted 09/22/2009, comments (0)|

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Using Water to Boost the Immune System

We all know that staying hydrated can help keep us healthy, but it turns out that an age-old secret to good health this season could begin by turning on your water faucet -- the cold water faucet, that is. Alexa Fleckenstein, M.D., coauthor of the book Health20: Tap into the Healing Powers of Water to Fight Disease, Look Younger, and Feel Your... Read more Chevron

posted 11/10/2008, comment (1)|

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