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After the visit:

- Check out more calmly the material they gave you. If you do not understand something or do not remember either, call the consultation and ask to speak to your doctor or an assistant.

- If you’re not sure when you receive the results of any tests, do not sit and wait: call for consultation and questions. If you do not arrive on the specified date, called again.

- Stick to the letter the doctor’s instructions. Take all medications as prescribed and dosages. Meets the prescribed diet and physical exercise if they are part of treatment. Read the rest of this entry »

During the visit:

- Try to get at least half an hour before the appointment so you have time to complete the forms and do some testing, if required.

- He plays the most important issues first be stressed. Do not hide it from your doctor or the most difficult issues such as incontinence, sexual problems, etc.. Do not lie about the snuff, alcoholic beverages, etc.. It’s your health.

- Answer all questions honestly. Read the rest of this entry »

Unlike previous supplements, whose effects have not been proven, there are some natural measures which have been shown to have effect in the prevention of these diseases. And best of all, they are very easy and simple to perform as they relate to healthy lifestyle and hygiene to help prevent infection:

* Eating a healthy diet
* Exercise regularly
* Learn to manage stress
* When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth using the arm (not hands) or a tissue (and then throw it away)
* Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water (20 seconds) or clean with alcohol gel (jelly), for several seconds Read the rest of this entry »

Supplements against cold

This table lists some alternatives that many people take against colds, although no scientific evidence to date to support the recommendation of its use, both to try to prevent colds:

* Vitamin C
* Echinacea
* Zinc
* Garlic (Allium sativum)
* Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)
* Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
* Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Read the rest of this entry »

Are you tired and take pills and medications each time you get sick? Like you, many people seek natural alternatives to prevent and fight diseases, especially those most common, such as flu and cold in the winter. But how effective are they?

Discover the truth about vitamin supplements and natural and what other steps you can take to combat the discomfort that can cause common colds and flu.

In this cold season in the Northern Hemisphere countries and of heat and temperature changes in the Southern Hemisphere, which would be good to fight the flu and cold with a rich and warm mint tea and honey, right? Read the rest of this entry »

If you want to become the alchemist’s home, here are the most popular medicinal herbs, what they are used and how effective they are. So you can learn more about them and get rid of the aches and pains in a natural way, as our ancestors did.

“Witches do not exist, but that there are no”, the saying goes. And many times, with home remedies similar thing happens: it may be involved – as they say – to “believe or bust.” Moreover, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the so-called herbal medicine which is used by medicinal herbs.

Fortunately now we have started to do more scientific studies to understand their therapeutic effects, side effects, contraindications and how they may interact with other treatments. Some people know about herbal remedies and other treatments as complementary medicine or integrative. Read the rest of this entry »

- If you use both preventive inhalers and inhaler bronchodilators, it is important to use the bronchodilator first, as this will help open airways and preventive drug that enters the lungs more effectively.

- The propellants used in MDIs have been gradually replaced by CFC gases, more environmentally friendly. The new inhalers may look different, but will provide exactly the same medicine. The dose must not be modified.

- It is important to regularly clean the inhaler at least once a week. Otherwise, it may not work properly. Remove the inhaler metal pump and cap piece that is inserted into the mouth. Wash the box and lid with soap and warm water, once clarified, let them dry. The holes in the valve that goes below the box is blocked sometimes and can be cleaned with a pin. Read the rest of this entry »

Inhalers are devices to deliver drugs directly into the lungs. This is a small bomb containing a metal pressurized drug solution or suspension. The solution lies in a plastic case that has, in turn, a piece in their mouths. When you press the pump down valve vaporized supplied as the appropriate dose of medicine. This medication is inhaled into the lungs through the piece to be placed in the mouth.The use of an inhaler enables the drug to be delivered directly to the lungs where it is needed and allows it to take effect quickly.

The use of an inhaler may require some coordination, but it is important to use proper technique. Otherwise do not inhale the correct dose of medicine, which not only makes it ineffective, but that results in the medicine ends up in the throat and mouth causing the corresponding side effects such as irritation of the former. Read the rest of this entry »

A contradictory element X-rays used for cancer treatment and at the same time, can facilitate the development of tumors. However, currently used very small doses of radiation to obtain high quality films, so the actual risk to individual patients are properly supervised X-rays is extremely low and no consequences.

However, professionals working in the departments of radiology or radiation therapy may be exposed to a high dose of radiation, if they remained all the time with patients, as they would be subject to a cumulative effect. For this reason, it must be placed behind a screen that does not let X-rays. Read the rest of this entry »

X-rays are generated from a device connected to the mains and the patient is placed between the unit generator and a special screen where you get the picture or radiography. Previously, the patient must remove any metal objects in your body carry, such as watches or jewelry, as radio-opaque when displayed on an x-hide parts of the field study, in addition to causing confusion.

It is very important to obtain a good quality image that the patient remain still during the few seconds that the picture is taken. The procedure does not produce any discomfort and no side effects, except in the case of a pregnant woman. Read the rest of this entry »