Dr. Edward Michael O'keefe D.D.S

Home Remedies and SupplementsBeside your antibiotic medications, you can try some beneficial home remedies to speed up your recovery process as well as alleviate the strep throat symptoms.GarglesTake a glass and put warm water in it. Now mix one teaspoon salt with that warm water. Do gargle 3-4...

Everyone loves a good night's sleep. Getting lots of rest during the night and waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and energized is a feeling that few things can surpass. However, more than an activity you simply partake in, getting a good night’s rest, according to Kim Cahill, RN, MSN,...

Generic Name: VenlafaxineBrand Name(s): Effexor, Effexor XRIntroductionVenlafaxine belongs to the class of selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which are used for the treatment of anxiety, panic disorder, and major depressive disorder. This medication works by...

Certainly, being a nurse is a matter of vocation (it is not among the highest-paying jobs related to medicine) but it is one of the most beautiful professions of all. Being a nurse means taking care of many different types of patients, sometimes having to work with them day after day. A nurse's job...

A peritonsillar abscess, also known as a quinsy, is a rare and serious complication of your tonsils. A peritonsillar abscess is a condition that forms in the tissues of your throat next to any of the tonsils.The peritonsillar space is a space which is found between each tonsil and the throat wall. A...

What is Bronchiolitis?Bronchiolitis is a viral infection of the respiratory system, usually affecting the smallest air passages known as the bronchioles. Bronchioles are part of the lungs that control the airflow in and out of the lungs. When these bronchioles become infected, they tend to swell and...