Richard Lundeen CMHW

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• What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Croup?

  Croup is a common viral illness that affects children, and is characterized by symptoms that include a runny nose and an extreme cough. This viral infection affects the voice box and the wind pipe and may lead to obstruction in breathing. The vocal cords are swollen and as air is forced through this...

• 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...

• What OB-GYNs Wish Their Patients Knew about Ovarian Cancer

  There are numerous things OB-GYN providers want their patients to know about ovarian cancer.For instance, that it is somewhat rare, but deadly. It ranks 5th in cancer deaths among women. Due primarily to the diagnostic issues noted below, about 70% of women are unfortunately in the most advanced...

• The Progression of Parkinson's Disease

  What happens when you are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?When a person has Parkinson's disease, for unknown reasons, certain cells are destroyed in parts of the brain stem, predominantly the crescent-shaped cell mass known as substantia nigra which produces the neurotransmitter dopamine. When...

• New Targets Found for Drug Therapy of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

  One of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy is Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). FSHD mainly affects the upper part of the body, causing muscular weakness in the facial muscles, shoulders, and arms.FSHD was classified as a separate form of muscular dystrophy in the late 20th...

• Do I Have Strep Throat?

  What is strep throat?Strep throat is the most common form of bacterial infections of the throat and tonsils, resulting in inflammation and irritation. ...