Verywell Health: What resources do you recommend to help people living with breast cancer? Some patients do not enjoy support group prefs, and they may be best served with mental health counseling. Fly View Productions / Getty Images
This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Julie Bang / Verywell Verywell Health: When should I get tested for HIV? Dr. Elopre: Everyone should betested for HIVat least once in their lifetime. Julie Bang / Verywell We want empowering messaging around testing. So technically anyone whos sexually active should be tested. That could be anywhere from every year to every six months to every three months....
Certain foods can worsen allergic asthma symptoms, especially for people with food allergies. Then, focus on improving the quality of your diet by prioritizing anti-inflammatory foods, like fruits and vegetables. These foods help enhance immune function, reduce inflammation, and improve allergic asthma symptoms. Courtesy of Jamie Johnson / Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health Identify Food-Related Allergens Having a food allergy increases your chances of having allergic asthma....
She owns her own medical practice,Corpus Christi Allergy Associatesin Corpus Christi, Texas. Previously, she was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston. She has been enjoying treating pediatric and adult patients in private practice in Northern Virginia. Verywell / Zoe Hansen Dr. Khan answered the following questions in this Health Divide on asthma: Verywell / Zoe Hansen
This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Verywell Health: In your experience, how much does the quality of cancer treatment impact patient outcomes? Early in the game, cancer can be cured. Design by Julie Bang / Verywell Later in the game, treatment may lead to fewer cures. I serve people in underserved areas who are primarily Latino and African American. For whatever reason, patients come in, receive some treatment, and disappear....
These experts participated in ourHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Dr. Velardes clinical interests include heart disease in women and special populations, as well as preventive care. Dr. Shepherd answered the following questions in this Health Divide on heart disease risk factors: Julie Bang / Verywell Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell
This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. And the younger they start, the better. Verywell Health: What can people do to reduce their risk of getting breast cancer? Design by Julie Bang / Verywell By focusing on these things, youre preventing not only breast cancer but other types of cancer. Verywell Health: How early in life should someone implement these steps to reduce breast cancer risk?...
This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Verywell Health: What is the first thing someone should do to check for breast cancer? Dr. Paul: Every single person should know their breasts and how toself-examinethem. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health When a person takes a shower, they should know how their breasts typically feel. Verywell Health: How can people who were assigned male at birth check for breast cancer?...
She also oversees a hospital-based student program and co-heads the Antibiotic Stewardship program and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Identifying and avoiding the allergens that trigger your asthma is essential to allergic asthma management. However, I recommend consulting your healthcare provider before adding any medications to your asthma plan. Courtesy of Patricia Mikula / Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health Proper Inhaler Use Is Essential Inhalersare critical to allergic asthma management....
Aspiration is the medical term for when a fluid or solid accidentally enters your windpipe and lungs. This usually causes you to cough out the foreign substance. In severe cases, it can lead to a serious complication like pneumonia. iammotos / Getty Images Airway Aspiration Airway aspiration refers to the drawing in of a foreign substance into the lungs. This may include: Does aspiration mean choking? Aspiration is different from choking in that the airways are not completely blocked....
Some people are more sensitive to black mold than others, making their symptoms more severe. This article explains black mold toxicity, symptoms of exposure and treatment, removing black mold, and more. Olga Dobrovolska / Getty Images How Toxic Is Black Mold? Olga Dobrovolska / Getty Images Many people wonder if black mold is deadly. The good news is that it rarely is. However, black mold can trigger allergies,asthma, and hypersensitivity in some people....
Functional mobility describes a person’s ability to move around in his or her environment. Examples include walking, scooting along a bed, and rising from a chair. If you are injured or ill, you may have a difficult time maintaining normal functional mobility. Glow Wellness / Getty Images That’s where your physical therapist comes in. Where Does Functional Mobility Take Place? Basically, anywhere a person can move about can be considered in describing functional mobility....
There are a variety of housing options to choose from when considering assisted living options. This article goes over some of the assisted living options for young adults with disabilities. When there are nofamily caregiversor other volunteers available, outside assistance is necessary. funky-data / Getty Images Home healthcare agencies are a resource that can provide these services. Depending upon the needs of the individual, Medicaid may cover these costs. Some common services include assistance with daily care, meal preparation, and transportation....
