Recurrent wheezing, a respiratory disorder, is caused by the narrowing of the airways, mainly affecting children aged less than 5 years. The multifactorial causes of recurrent wheezing have posed a ...

A West Kirby woman was met with a horrible surprise when she opened her front door. Alisha Butler, 48, was about to set off for work when she noticed strange black marks on her front doorstep at ...

An airway obstruction happens when you can't move air in or out of your lungs. It could be because you inhaled something that's blocking your airway. Or it could be caused by disease, allergic ...

Amoxicillin and penicillin are both antibiotics in the penicillin class. Alexander Fleming first discovered penicillin in 1928, and it was available to treat infections by the 1940s. Before this time, ...

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that usually affects multiple areas of the body at once. Sam Torbati, MD, a cochair and the medical director of the emergency department at Cedars-Sinai in ...

Chlorhexidine is sold as topical solutions, washes, sponges, and swabs. This antiseptic may be used to decrease dental plaque and prevent gingivitis. Using chlorhexidine may lead to an allergic ...

Coughing up a large amount of bright red blood is an emergency and needs immediate medical attention. Treatment may include medications, intubation, or surgery, depending on the cause. Contact a ...