Meredith Bethany Tays LCSW

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• What Are the Different Types of Croup?

  Croup is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract which involves the larynx and trachea, both of which connect the mouth to the upper part of the lungs. This condition causes an obstruction in the airway, thus making it difficult to breathe. The most common characteristic of croup is a...

• What Are the Causes of Receding Gums?

  As the margin of teeth recede, the roots of the teeth are exposed. Receding gums are a very common oral problem and are of concern as it may be the warning signs of many gum diseases. Gum deterioration occurs gradually with time and creates small pockets or gaps between the tooth and the gum, which...

• How to Get Rid of Athlete's Foot Fast

  What is athlete’s foot?Athlete’s foot is a type of fungal infection that affects the feet or toes. This fungal infection is medically known as tinea pedis. The fungus that causes the infection usually feeds on keratin or the skin protein. Keratin is found in the skin's top layer, including...

• HIV: What Are Protease Inhibitors?

  HIV: What Are Protease Inhibitors?Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), is a virus that attacks the immune system of the body.  When the virus enters the body, its absorbed in the bloodstream, and slowly weakens the immune system leaving the body vulnerable to other infections.  Symptoms associated...

• What Is An Appendectomy, and How Does It Treat Appendicitis?

  Health care personnel can see many cases of appendicitis by checking an individual medical history and then doing an examination of the physical makeup. When one does not have any sign of the disease, the health personnel, will perform laboratory and other tests that could diagnose appendicitis. The...