Leah B Jacobs NP

Recommended Articles

• Agony of a Little Girl Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea

  People often say they slept like a baby after a restful night of sleep. However, that is not always the case, especially for kids suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Sadly, most parents are not aware of this issue and it can become a very difficult problem to deal with, a problem that can affect...

• Doctors Use 3D Cameras to Catch Sleep Apnea

  Sleep apnea is a condition that affects people's ability to get sound sleep.  The symptoms that a person encounters can easily be confused with other conditions.  Many people live with sleep apnea without any knowledge that there is something wrong.  Once the problem is brought to light it can be...

• How Effective is Knee Replacement Surgery?

  How Effective is Knee Replacement Surgery?This surgery is normally recommended for elderly people who suffer from severe pain due to osteoarthritis. It is suggested for people if the pain and stiffness in their joints affects their mobility and daily activities. One has to understand both the...

• Causes and Treatments for a Barking Cough

  What is a barking cough?The medical term for a barking cough is croup, which is a viral condition that causes swelling of the upper airways of children, especially those who are younger than 5 years old. It is also described as the inflammation of the larynx and the trachea in children.There are a...

• Inguinal Hernias: Get the Facts

  Inguinal Hernias: Get The FactsInguinal hernias are caused in the groin when intestinal tissues squeeze through the inguinal canal that is located at the base of the abdomen. The condition causes a protruding lump that causes pain during movement or when you lift heavy objects. Inguinal hernias are...

• Repeat C-sections Are Not as Risky as Natural Birth

  According to a new study conducted by researchers from Australia, repeat cesarean sections are safer than natural vaginal birth. Both delivery methods were not associated with death or any serious health issues. But women who had cesarean sections had less serious bleeding complications, when...