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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal RangesMedical UseHome TestingHow to Take a ReadingInterpretationWhat Happens Next Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Ranges Medical Use Home Testing How to Take a Reading Interpretation What Happens Next Pulse oximetryis a quick and noninvasive test that measures the oxygen saturation level in your blood using a device called a pulse oximeter. It helps monitor how well oxygen is being delivered in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIn ChildrenIn AdultsDuring ExerciseTypesWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents In Children In Adults During Exercise Types When to Call a Provider A normal respiratory rate for adults is between 12 to 18 breaths per minute. Normal respiratory rates for children depend on their age, with babies and toddlers taking more breaths per minute. Typically, a normal respiratory rate for newborns is 30 to 60 breaths per minute....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOral ThrushGeographic TongueOral Lichen PlanusOral LeukoplakiaCanker SoresCoated TongueMilk TonguePrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Oral Thrush Geographic Tongue Oral Lichen Planus Oral Leukoplakia Canker Sores Coated Tongue Milk Tongue Prevention A normal tongue will look pink and be covered with tinybumpscalledpapillae(also known as “taste buds”). When your tongue is coated with creamy white patches or lesions, this is most likely due to a common fungal infection calledoral candidiasis(oral thrush)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBody TemperatureRespiration RatePulse (Heart Rate)Blood PressureOxygen Saturation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Body Temperature Respiration Rate Pulse (Heart Rate) Blood Pressure Oxygen Saturation Vital signs are measurements of the body’s most basic functions—body temperature, rate of respiration (breathing), pulse rate,blood pressure, and oxygen saturation (amount of oxygen circulating in the blood). Medical professionals use these five measurements to assess one’s general health, detect and monitor medical conditions, and monitor treatment effectiveness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a WBC Test?Normal Reference RangeWhat Does a High WBC Mean?What Does a Low WBC Mean?Medications and WBCWhen to See Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a WBC Test? Normal Reference Range What Does a High WBC Mean? What Does a Low WBC Mean? Medications and WBC When to See Your Healthcare Provider If you have had your blood tested, you may have seen the letters WBC among the results....

Cases ofnorovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, have surged this winter. Nearly 1,000 cruise passengers on multiple ships got sick from a gastrointestinal illness outbreak after setting sail in December, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Most of these outbreaks were attributed to norovirus. The CDC also reported 91 norovirus cases during the week of Dec. 5, which was about three times the number reported two weeks prior and higher than the same week in recent years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Norovirusesare a very contagious group of viruses that causegastroenteritis(stomach flu), an inflammation of the stomach lining and intestines, which leads to unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms.In healthy younger adults, norovirus is generally mild, but it can be severe in young children, older adults, or people with underlying health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding TCAsWhat Is Nortriptyline?What Is Amitriptyline?Dosing GuidelinesSide Effects and SafetyGuidelines for Safe UseWho Should Avoid Them?Potential Drug InteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding TCAs What Is Nortriptyline? What Is Amitriptyline? Dosing Guidelines Side Effects and Safety Guidelines for Safe Use Who Should Avoid Them? Potential Drug Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Pamelor is a brand name of nortriptyline.Conversely, amitriptyline is sold only as a generic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Rhinoplasty?PurposeHow to PrepareDay of SurgeryRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Rhinoplasty? Purpose How to Prepare Day of Surgery Recovery The term rhinoplasty refers to surgery performed on the nose. Patients may have nose surgery to improve their breathing ability,alter the appearance of their nose, or both. Nose surgery is a specialized procedure, so choosing an experienced surgeon is crucial....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnterior CausesPosterior CausesOther CausesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anterior Causes Posterior Causes Other Causes Frequently Asked Questions This article will give an overview of the common nosebleed causes and their treatments. spukkato / Getty Images Causes of Anterior Nosebleeds Most nosebleeds occur within the lower end of the nose in the lower septum—the wall separating the two airways of the nose that ends in the nostrils....

Key TakeawaysSome people may be hesitant to take a COVID-19 test for fear of having to miss work or isolate.Test hesitancy could increase the risk of transmission as states begin to lift mask mandates.Advocates say that workers should learn their rights and educate one another until there are substantial policy changes. Key Takeaways Some people may be hesitant to take a COVID-19 test for fear of having to miss work or isolate....

Key TakeawaysA new study finds that vitamin D deficiency may cause muscle impairment.Many people do not get enough vitamin D in their diets, leading to a deficiency.There are several ways people can increase their vitamin D levels—from eating more vitamin D-rich foods to supplementation and sunlight exposure. Key Takeaways A new study finds that vitamin D deficiency may cause muscle impairment.Many people do not get enough vitamin D in their diets, leading to a deficiency....

Key TakeawaysBased on Novavax’s phase 3 clinical trials, their COVID-19 vaccine appears to have a substantially lower rate of side effects than the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines.Lower risk of side effects may encourage vaccination among lower-income individuals who can’t afford to miss a day’s worth of pay from work.Approving additional COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. still has the potential to benefit the public.Early last month, the pharmaceutical company Novavax shared that its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective at preventing COVID-19....