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The Sleep Center at Children's Hospital received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, making it the only sleep disorders center in Wisconsin dedicated exclusively to the care of children.
It takes courage to put down that last cigarette and quit smoking - most people feel a combination of fear and excitement leading up to their quit date. If you want to quit, don't let that fear paralyze you.
Dr. Julie Mitchell explains that immunizations prevent disease not only by protecting the vaccinated individual, but also by reducing the transmission of the disease so that it's less likely that anyone gets it.
When the flu season hits us - and it will - is there any way to avoid the worst of it? The simplest and surest way is to be vaccinated.
Linus Santo Tomas, MD, MS, acquired much of his TB expertise during his previous practice in the Philippines, where the disease is quite prevalent.
"In all populations, the biggest identified risk factor for SIDS was sleeping on the tummy," says William H. Gershan, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Associate Professor of Pediatrics.
Like any chronic disease, asthma must be treated on a regular basis in order to be managed optimally, says Jordan Fink, MD. "Our goal is to keep the asthma under control so patients can live a normal life."
Dr. Rose Franco uses physical exams, patient and family histories, and sleep studies to help patients put an end to sleep disorders including nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking.
Dr. Julie Mitchell explains why "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease," or COPD, is often the most efficient way to designate overlapping syndromes.
Pulmonary fibrosis, a hardening of the lungs caused by scarring, progressively impairs one's ability to breathe. Patients typically have symptoms for five years before they seek a doctor's advice, says Dr. Rose Franco.
I shook his hand and celebrated his cancer-free anniversary with him. He happily headed down the hall. I made a mental note to myself that we might have a different discussion when he returns in a few months.
Most sore throats are mild and will resolve on their own after a week or two, but not all sore throats are benign, Dr. William Prudlow says. Some are long-lasting, and might indicate a more serious condition.
Although avian influenza is an obvious concern, other issues need our attention, says Dr. G. Richard Olds. "We should be focusing on health care in general, focusing on the many public health problems that impact people in our communities today."
Dr. Julie Mitchell explains that just because your doctor has ordered a CT scan, it doesn't mean he or she thinks you have a serious disease. CT scans can be critical to understanding symptoms, and provide valuable information.
People who have latent TB infection do not feel sick, do not have any symptoms, and cannot spread TB to others. But some people with latent TB infection go on to get TB disease, explains Dr. Julie Mitchell.
"Acute respiratory distress syndrome is not a disease; it's a constellation of signs and symptoms," says Randolph Lipchik, MD. "It affects both lungs and can be the result of direct lung injury or disease elsewhere in the body."
Of the 4,000 chemicals identified in secondhand smoke, at least 60 are carcinogens, such as formaldehyde. Six others are substances that interfere with normal cell development.
Colds aren't easy to avoid since the virus causing the cold is prevalent, particularly in the wintertime, and there are more than 100 types of the common cold virus.
Dr. Ileen Gilbert answers questions about lung function, chronic obstructive lung disease, and the Smoking Cessation Program at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin.
A recalcitrant patient surprised me a while ago by announcing that he had finally quit smoking. I congratulated him and asked him how he had done it.
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