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Medical Conditions InformationIncluding medical conditions information on a web site about exercise, fitness, and "wellness," as it is called today, makes a great deal of sense. Few of us have been fortunate enough to have avoided entirely any illness or accidents of some kind. I have been pretty lucky. Until my late sixties, I never had to take a long-term medication or prescription of any kind. I believe my good fortune was in part because of my fitness lifestyle, and, in part, plain luck-of-the-draw. That doesn't mean that I have never been ill or hurt. I've had occasional garden variety upper-respiratory infections, where the doctor would prescribe something, and soon that would be the end of it. Any injuries have been the result of some kind of physical sport and fixable. Knock on wood, as they say. Yet I have no family history of asthma, I’ve never smoked, and never had allergies. Moreover, I think it goes without saying that I stay in shape. But there I was in the pulmonary specialist's office. I’m paraphrasing, but his summary explanation as to what brought on asthma was the following: It happens. Or as my primary doctor, a truly delightful woman, put it: "Logan, anyone can get asthma." And I guess at any time in one’s life. I didn’t doubt the diagnosis, but I wanted to know more about it. I looked at the illustrated charts in the doctor’s office, the ones showing airway passages and lungs. Okay. But I left with my annoying cough, a prescription, and more questions than there was time to cover in one office visit. To fill in some of the blanks, I turned to the Internet, and I found medical conditions information that gave me a better understanding. The prescription “managed” my symptoms to a degree, but the cough never really went away, until more than two years later. Around the Thanksgiving holiday, I came down with stubborn upper-respiratory infection and went through four series of antibiotics before it was finally knocked out. But, as a surprise bonus, my asthma symptoms vanished along with it, entirely, and have not returned. Was my condition misdiagnosed? Was there something hidden and lingering in my system that presented asthma-like symptoms? And did the quadruple series of antibiotics finally annihilate a stealthy invader? The doctor says it is possible but unlikely. Yet my symptoms have disappeared. It’s an unsolved mystery, but I’m pleased. Reliable medical conditions information My personal experience convinced me that a list of reliable medical information sources can be helpful to people who want a better understanding of injuries or illnesses they or their loved ones may incur. Used correctly, such resources provide medical conditions information, how specific conditions are diagnosed, what treatments leading experts recommend, and what's going on in cutting-edge research. A few words of caution First, always consider the source when evaluating medical conditions information. The Internet can be valuable. But there are also unproven theories and bogus claims from quacks and thieves in cyberspace. Also remember that information from even the most reliable sources should never be considered a substitute for your physician. Educate and arm yourself, yes. But never self-diagnose, receive treatment, or take substances without your physician’s knowledge. To do so, can be hazardous to your health. Search sites for information on health risks or benefits . . .
Health News Daily UpdateHealth and Fitness CalculatorPersonal medical conditions information: Calculate your Body Mass Index, body fat percentage, your ideal heart rate zone during cardiovascular exercise, blood pressure, or optimal body weight range.Note regarding body fat percentage calculations: Nearly any method of measuring body fat has limitations and margins for error. Generally, underwater weighing is considered the most accurate. However, comparing two or more methods, such as those offered by FitWise, should provide enough accuracy for most people's needs. Other Resources . . .Boomers-With-Elderly-ParentsA site dedicated to the caregiver of elderly parents. vitality-after-60.com
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