Cigarette Smoke And Asthma
By now, we are all well aware of the litany of concerns related to cigarette smoking, such as increased risks of heart disease, cancer, strokes, along with a number of other health-related concerns. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, smoking contributes to over 480,000 deaths per year. For people with asthma, […]
What Is Psoriasis And How Do You Treat It?
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition in which the skin cells divide rapidly, creating thick plaques on the skin. These plaques are usually found on the elbows, knees, and scalp. People with psoriasis can also get plaques on areas of skin that have been injured. This is known as the Koebner […]
The Benefits Of Laser Hair Removal And How It Works
Laser hair removal is an easy way to permanently reduce your hair growth. It can be used on various parts of the body, including face, underarms, arms, legs, and bikini area. If you have dark, coarse hair and light skin complexion, this is the type of hair removal treatment for you. There are multiple benefits […]
Do I Have A Deviated Septum?
You’ve been suffering from chronic nasal congestion and you tend to get sinus infections easily. Could you have a deviated septum? The septum is a wall that divides the nose into two passages. Normally these passages are equal in size. In simple terms, a deviated septum is a crooked septum. In other words, the septum, […]
My Child Coughs All The Time. Could My Child Have Asthma?
When a child is coughing, the entire family shares the experience. If a child does not sleep, the parents don’t sleep. We all know how difficult it is to get through the day without a good night’s sleep. When your child has a continual cough and it’s affecting their day-to-day life – and yours (!) […]
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Frequently at our audiology and hearing aid centers in Fairfield County, patients ask us how long their hearing aids will last. Folks want to know when they are going to have to replace their hearing aids and invest in another set. There are many factors that affect the lifespan of hearing aids. The short answer is “in four […]
Asthma and Pregnancy
For women with asthma, pregnancy often means changing their asthma control. For one-third of women during pregnancy their asthma worsens, for another third it improves, and for the last third there is no change. As a pregnant woman, you are not only breathing for yourself, but also for your baby. Asthma attacks can decrease the […]
The Most Common Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Procedures In The U.S.
Patients, friends and colleagues in our often ask me and the other plastic surgery specialists in our office, “what are the most common cosmetic & plastic surgery procedures in the U.S.?” The answer to this question can be broken down into two categories-surgical and nonsurgical (or office based procedures). For surgical procedures, the most common […]
The Warning Signs of Skin Cancer You Should Know About
May is skin cancer awareness month, a perfect time to speak about the warning signs of skin cancer. According to The American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. The three main types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. All three are mostly […]
Common Hearing Problems In Children
Hearing problems in children can greatly affect their future. Children do not “grow out of” hearing problems, and hearing loss can affect speech and language, literacy and other key educational factors. Below are some common hearing problems in children and how to diagnose them. Conductive Hearing Loss The most common hearing problem in children is […]