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Bronchitis Cures
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to your lungs. There are two types of bronchitis — acute and chronic. Neither type has an actual cure, but you can treat the symptoms and can take preventive measures to keep you or your child from getting bronchitis.
How to Prevent Calcium Deposits on the Joints
Aches and pains can take some of the fun out of everyday parenting. Joint pain can be especially nasty when it comes to tasks and games that require repetitive movements. One type of joint pain, pseudogout, results when calcium deposits form in the joints. Pseudogout, a form of arthritis and a type of gout, can result from a variety of other health conditions or injuries. Treating the underlying cause of this condition, as well as taking preventive measures to reduce the occurrence of future attacks, may help relieve your pain and swelling.
How to Treat Varicose Veins
Varicose veins most often affect the legs and feet. Valves in the veins that help to pump blood back toward the heart can weaken or be damaged. When this happens blood pools in the veins causing them to swell. While varicose veins may sometimes lead to complications, in most cases, the condition may cause discomfort, but not serious medical problems. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery points out that even though some people are genetically inclined to get varicose veins, there are treatments and preventive measures that can help to minimize the symptoms.
10 Tips to Prevent Cavities in Kids: A Parent’s Guide
Cavities in kids nowadays are prevalent and seen in more than half of the kids. To a dentist's surprise, the parents think it is okay, as the milk teeth will fall off anyway. But that is not the case. Getting a cavity filled in a kid's milk tooth is as important as getting a cavity…
Should I Be Dilated at 36 Weeks During the Third Pregnancy?
Week 36 of your pregnancy is the final week in your gestational period before doctors consider you full-term. In response to the upcoming delivery, which typically happens around week 40, your body will start getting ready for the big event. With this being your third pregnancy, you may be surprised to find out you are already dilated.