Understanding Eczema Triggers and How to Manage Flare-Ups

Understanding Eczema Triggers and How to Manage Flare Ups

Eczema is a skin condition that causes redness, itching, dryness, and inflammation. While the exact cause of eczema isn’t fully understood, avoiding common triggers can help reduce flare-ups. Mild eczema can often be managed with over-the-counter creams, but severe cases may require prescription treatments. Here’s a guide to common eczema triggers and how to manage … Read more

Living with Eczema: Mental Health Challenges and How to Cope

Living with Eczema Mental Health Challenges and How to Cope

Living with eczema can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Managing your eczema symptoms, working with a mental health professional, and maintaining healthy habits can help improve your well-being. What is Eczema? Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a long-term skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and irritated skin. It often … Read more

Understanding Asthma and Its Effects

Understanding Asthma and Its Effects

Asthma is a condition that affects your breathing by causing inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Over time, it can get worse. Although there is no cure, early treatment can help prevent serious problems. Short-term and Long-term Problems Asthma can cause both immediate and lasting issues. Short-term problems include asthma attacks, while long-term issues might … Read more

Infected Eczema: A Simple Guide

Infected Eczema A Simple Guide

What is Infected Eczema? Infected eczema happens when people with eczema develop open sores that get infected by germs like bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It’s important to recognize the signs early to avoid complications. What is Eczema? Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes redness, itching, and sometimes sores. Scratching these … Read more

Breathing Exercises for Asthma

Breathing Exercises for Asthma

For people with asthma, breathing can sometimes feel like a challenge. While medications like inhalers help open up the airways, breathing exercises can also be a helpful addition to your treatment plan. These exercises may improve your breathing and quality of life. Here are six breathing exercises that might help with asthma symptoms. 1. Diaphragmatic … Read more

What is Dupixent?

What is

Dupixent (dupilumab) is a prescription medication used to treat certain inflammatory conditions, such as eczema, asthma, and chronic sinusitis. It comes as a prefilled syringe or pen for injection under the skin. Dupixent is approved to treat the following conditions in certain situations: Atopic dermatitis (eczema) in adults and children ages 6 months and older. Asthma in … Read more

I tried all the hormonal birth control available, and this is why I stopped using them.

I tried all the hormonal birth control available and this is why I stopped using them

Around Christmas, when I was fourteen years old, I experienced a strong ache in the lower right part of my stomach, which is a symptom of appendicitis. An emergency appendectomy was promptly scheduled for me. However, the physicians discovered it wasn’t appendicitis as they were performing surgery. I was in excruciating pain after what appeared … Read more

What is the size of your stomach?

What is the size of your stomach

The amount of food in your stomach, your age, and your body position all affect how big your stomach is. Can my stomach swell and expand? Food and liquids fill your stomach as you consume. Your stomach can expand, like a balloon, to accommodate more food if you keep eating after it is full. Stretching … Read more