What is RSV?
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a virus that causes respiratory illness. RSV is spread easily from person to person in the air from when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The symptoms caused by RSV are usually mild and are like cold symptoms. Many people...
New Treatment for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a disease of the lungs characterized by symptoms like trouble breathing, cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and mucus (sputum) production. People with COPD may also experience frequent infections in the...
What to do if your medications are causing diarrhea
While medications are taken for important reasons, like curing infections, improving symptoms, quality of life, or extending the length of our lives, any medication you take could have side effects. Though the medication may be helping with your health condition, a...
Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. AUD can range from mild to severe, and recovery is possible regardless of severity. There...
