Knowing which grade of VUR your child has helps their doctor understand whether they can benefit from treatment and what type of treatment might be best. Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is when urine flows backward from your child’s bladder into one…
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) is a prescription drug taken to treat certain types of bacterial infection. The drug comes as an oral liquid suspension and oral tablet. It’s usually taken two or three times daily. Augmentin is prescribed for adults and…
If you have a baby or toddler, chances are you’ve dealt with diaper rash. It’s usually not serious, but can be uncomfortable. Luckily, you can help prevent it with a few steps. Diaper rash, also called diaper dermatitis, looks like…
Xolair (omalizumab) is a prescription drug used to treat chronic (ongoing) hives without a known cause. Xolair is a biologic drug and does not come in a biosimilar version. It’s used when symptoms haven’t eased after certain antihistamine treatments. Xolair…
Panlobular emphysema (PLE), or “panacinar emphysema,” is a type of emphysema that affects the entire acinus in the lung. The acinus are the parts of the lungs that are involved in air exchange. This article gives an overview of emphysema…
Strattera (atomoxetine) is a prescription oral capsule used in adults and certain children to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Strattera can interact with other medications, including albuterol (Ventolin HFA, others) and certain antidepressants. Boxed warning: Risk of suicidal thoughts…
An isthmusectomy is a procedure to treat thyroid tumors in the center of your thyroid gland. It preserves more of your thyroid tissue than more invasive procedures. An isthmusectomy is a type of thyroid gland surgery that removes the bridge…
Is It a Hemorrhoid or Anal Fissure? Hemorrhoids are lumps that result from swollen veins around your anus. Fissures are skin tears in your anus and are more likely to cause pain and lead to complications. Hemorrhoids happen when veins…
How to Test Yourself for COPD A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test yourself for COPD.…
Simbrinza dosage (brinzolamide/brimonidine tartrate) is a prescription drug that helps treat increased eye pressure from certain eye conditions. The drug comes as an eye suspension. You place one drop into your affected eye three times daily. Simbrinza is used in…