Tatyana Ponti, MDSleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their …
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Influenza
Influenza Influenza, commonly shortened to “flu,” is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. Flu appears most frequently in winter and early spring. The …
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick. The ticks most commonly infected with B. burgdorferi usually feed and mate on deer during part of their life …
Melanoma
Melanoma Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer. It is not as common as other types of skin cancer, but it is the most serious. Melanoma can affect your …
Obesity
Obesity Obesity is an excess proportion of total body fat. A person is considered obese when his or her weight is 20% or more above normal weight. The most …
Pneumonia
Pneumonia Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can …
Eczema
Eczema Eczema is a skin condition caused by inflammation. Atopic dermatitis is the most common of the many types of eczema. While the word “dermatitis” means inflammation of the skin, …
Goiter
Goiter Goiters can be any one of several types of growths in the thyroid gland, located at the base of the front side of the neck just below the …
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease is atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, producing blockages in the vessels which nourish the heart itself. Without adequate blood flow from the coronary …
Hypertension
Hypertension High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the most common cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is the leading cause of stroke and a major cause of heart attack. In …
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