Dr. Vikramkumar Patel MD

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  OverviewPulmonology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on respiratory health. The specialist called in this area of medicine is called a pulmonologist. Pulmonologists are specialists who diagnose and treat different conditions that are associated with the respiratory system of...

• Tips on Living With Mumps

  Mumps occurs mostly in children and is caused by a paramyxovirus. However, certain viruses like influenza, cytomegalovirus, and Coxsackie virus can also demonstrate swelling of the salivary glands similar to that of mumps. Mumps can be passed through infected saliva after a sneeze or a cough....

• Ear Infection Medication: What Are You Being Prescribed?

  Several drugs are prescribed to you when you get an ear infection. Some drugs will be to get rid of the causative microorganism, whereas the other drugs are for symptomatic relief. This article will explain about the drugs that will be prescribed to you during an ear infection.AntibioticsMany of the...

• Where Exactly Does the Pain Occur During Appendicitis?

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• Conquer Lupus Naturally

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• Anyone Can Help Breast Cancer Researchers: Here's How

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