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Dr. David Wishnew, M.D.
Preventative Medicine Specialist
David Wishnew is a preventative medicine specialist practicing in Austin, TX. Wishnew specializes in the health of individuals, communities, and particular populations, focusing on how to protect and maintain health as well as prevent disease and dangers. As a preventative health specialist, Wishnew participates in the planning and evaluation of health services, researches diseases in specific populations and helps manage health care organizations. Preventative medicine specialists can specialize further in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, or public health and general preventive medicine.
46 years
Experience
Dr. David Wishnew, M.D.
- Austin, TX
- Univ Libre De Bruxelles- Fac De Med Et De Pharm- Bruxelles-
- Accepting new patients
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Does it take longer to heal in space?
Yes. The effects of reduced gravity lead to reduced muscle mass and decreased blood volume. These contribute to slower wound healing.
How long is a typical space mission?
Well, until the ship hits the ground.
Are fitness tests required to join aerospace medicine?
Yes. And the ability to ask smart questions.
Is an aircraft mechanic a good job?
This is a medical site. My suggestion is a septic tank technician.
What should I do if I feel dizzy during my flight?
Motion sickness is quite often due to disparate onpuy from inner ear, eye, and body motion. If anxiety is an issue, mild sedation may help. Sometimes, even a small amount of alcohol READ MORE
Motion sickness is quite often due to disparate onpuy from inner ear, eye, and body motion. If anxiety is an issue, mild sedation may help. Sometimes, even a small amount of alcohol may help. For an extended flight, more sedation in the form of reduced dose of Benadryl may help. Use of scopolamine has been very successful in reducing motion sickness. It’s a patch called transderm-scop. Goes on skin behind the ear. Homeopathic medication includes ginger. I have found that crystallized ginger is effective for mild nausea. There are also acupressure devices that are worn on the wrist and may be effective.
David Wishnew, MD
David Wishnew, MD
Do antibiotics work even for a viral infection?
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. If, however, the viral infection is complicated by a superimposed bacterial infection, then antibiotics may be helpful. But no…antibiotics READ MORE
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. If, however, the viral infection is complicated by a superimposed bacterial infection, then antibiotics may be helpful. But no…antibiotics should not be given for a viral infection.
David Wishnew, MD
David Wishnew, MD
Do hand sanitizers really work?
Yes. They do. The alcohol destroys the outer fatty layer of both viruses as well as bacteria. This kills bacteria and destroys the viruses.
David Wishnew, MD
David Wishnew, MD
