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July 11, 2025 / Pediatrics

Croup Vs Bronchiolitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Croup is a viral infection causing inflammation and swelling of the upper airway (larynx, trachea), characterized by a harsh, barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor. It primarily affects children aged 6 months to 3 years, with about 15% experiencing at...

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Croup Vs Bronchiolitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Croup is a viral infection causing inflammation and swelling of the upper airway (larynx, trachea), characterized by a harsh, barking...

Best Knee Replacement Exercises for NYC Patients Before & After Surgery

Best Knee Replacement Exercises for NYC Patients: Before & After Surgery

Knee replacement surgery is a common procedure to alleviate severe knee pain and restore function caused by arthritis or injury....

What Is a Dental Emergency and Where To Go for Care

What Is a Dental Emergency and Where To Go for Care in Brooklyn

What Is a Dental Emergency? A dental emergency involves sudden pain, injury, or infection requiring immediate professional care to prevent...

Signs You Need a Stress Test Symptoms, Risks, and Preparation

Signs You Need a Stress Test: Symptoms, Risks, and Preparation

The stress test, developed in the mid-20th century, evaluates heart function under physical exertion. A landmark advancement was the Bruce...

How Often Should an Adult Get a Deep Teeth Cleaning (2)

How Often Should an Adult Get a Deep Teeth Cleaning?

Deep teeth cleaning, clinically referred to as scaling and root planing, is a foundational periodontal treatment developed to control chronic...

Common Mistakes To Avoid After Knee Replacement and Their Solutions

Common Mistakes To Avoid After Knee Replacement and Their Solutions

Knee replacement surgery can be life-changing, offering pain relief, improved mobility, and a return to daily activities. However, the recovery...

Can You Use a Nebulizer for Cough Relief Types, Medications, and When It Works

Can You Use a Nebulizer for Cough Relief? Types, and Medications

A nebulizer is a medical device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist, allowing it to be inhaled directly...

Can Stress Cause a Stroke Causes, Types, and Symptoms

Can Stress Cause a Stroke?

Stress, often underestimated as a mere psychological burden, has profound systemic effects—and among the most serious is its potential link...

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