Nicole L Nopper COTA

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• Is Asthma Preventable?

  Asthma is a respiratory disease which has two main components - inflammation or swelling with excess mucus build-up in the airways, and airway constriction with tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways. Treating both components of the disease is necessary for many patients to achieve...

• Clinical Errors: How Do They Happen?

  Clinical errors are commonly known as the hot topics in environments like hospitals, clinics, and health centers in the United States. It’s understandable, though; people seldom go to the hospital because they enjoy getting treated, or hurt themselves intentionally in hopes of receiving medical...

• How Can You Test for Syphilis?

  Syphilis is caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is a highly contagious infection that is easily spread via vaginal, anal and oral sex. Congenital syphilis occurs when the disease is transmitted from an infected mother to her child during childbirth, resulting in abnormalities,...

• How Can I Manage Heartburn?

  The burning sensation that heartburn causes can be more than just an inconvenience once in a while. It can keep you awake during the night, and affect your day-to-day activities. Heartburn relief relies on an individual's understanding to avoid the basic triggers for heartburn in his or her diet....

• The Reality Behind Juvenile-Onset Fibromyalgia

  Over time, more and more health conditions have been discovered, which has ultimately led to a more informed healthcare system. These breakthroughs have been thanks to a neverending goal of creating more efficient treatment options, which is being done as technology improves and becomes more...

• What Are the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy?

  Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is a procedure that is used mainly to treat cancer and other conditions such as thyroid disorders, non-cancerous growths, and blood disorders. Just like other types of treatment, radiotherapy often causes side effects. The side effects generally depend...