Breathing Problems Archives

Complications from BurnsVideos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOvWSRXlvCE Infections, low blood volume, dangerously low body temperature, breathing problems, scarring and bone and joint problems are some of the complications from burns that a persona can get if the injury is not treated properly. Ricardo Castrellon, Medical Director of the Burn Center at South Miami Hospital, says the skin is one of the [...]

Complications from Burns

Symptoms of SepsisVideos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMFW58dd8Ng Low blood sugar, breathing problems, and reduced sucking. Dr. Majd M. Dardas, Neonatal Perinatal Physician with Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, talks about how changes in the body temperature, reduced movements, and diarrhea are red flags of sepsis in babies. TranscriptThese are some red flags as well correct correct so [...]

Symptoms of Sepsis

COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseVideos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do1EGLOu23Y Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez, Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine Physician with Baptist Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects the lungs and breathing. "People with COPD have difficulty breathing. It is not a hereditary disease, it is an acquired disease that happens at adult age." He also points out [...]

COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

What can I do about bad breath?Ask Hanna

Almost everyone has had (or knows someone who has) bad breath. Termed “halitosis” in medical jargon, bad breath has a number of identifiable and often correctable causes. Unfortunately, the flavored gums, mints, and mouthwashes available in the local pharmacy provide only temporary improvement and do not generally address the underlying cause. Let’s look at some […]

What can I do about bad breath?

What should I do when the air quality is poor?Ask Hanna

I’m interrupting our skin tips to discuss air quality. I live in Washington state, near the Oregon forest fires, and my city is covered in an ash cloud right now. So I suppose this topic is top-of-mind for me… and any of you in California, Oregon, or Washington state are probably reading this with burning […]

What should I do when the air quality is poor?

What does or doesn’t an electrocardiogram say?Ask Hanna

Last week’s Health Tip discussed the usefulness of the EKG, a highly important test used in the diagnosis and management of heart disease. Like most clinical tests, however, the EKG is not perfect. Some of the ways in which the EKG falls short in evaluating heart conditions include: Evaluating intermittent problems. Most of us know […]