Commonly known as ear infection, otitis media usually affects children disproportionately more than adults. Otitis media is an acute infection that affects fluid in the middle ear and leads to inflammation of the mucosal lining in the middle ear. Common bacteria that...
Influenza, most commonly known as the flu, is a seasonal viral infection. Here in the states the season begins in August and ends in March (usually peaking in the winter months). The flu is very contagious and usually disproportionately affects the very young, older...
Although headaches can be inconvenient, painful and at times debilitating, most are not life threatening. Most headaches can be characterized as tension, migraine or cluster. With tension headaches being the most common. New development of headaches with neurological...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux is a common symptom that many people experience. Acid reflux is when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. Occasional reflux can happen to healthy individuals but persistent reflux is a problem. Symptoms can...
Unfortunately, fungal infections can be present on several areas of the skin (i.e. feet, groin, face, hand), scalp or beard and nails. The most common cause of a fungal infection (dermatophytes) are Trichophytan, Epidermopython and Microsporum genera. The focus of...
