Status asthmaticusis a severe and potentially life-threateningasthma attack. More commonly known as acute severe asthma, status asthmaticus occurs whenbronchodilator drugsfail to control an attack. Some cases have been known to cause acollapsed lung,coma, andcardiac arrest. Getty Images Status asthmatica is a medical emergency that can affect anyone with mild to severe asthma. Hospitalization in an intensive care unit is often required. This article explains what status asthmatic is, including the causes, symptoms, and treatments....

Strep throatis treated with prescription antibiotics, such as penicillin,amoxicillin, anderythromycin, among others. Sometimes, over-the-counter options like ibuprofen or home remedies can reduce pain and ease other uncomfortable symptoms. Many antibiotics destroy normal flora along with harmful bacteria. Illustration by Joshua Seong, Verywell If an initial course of antibiotics does not work for you, a new antibiotic typically will. In most cases, a tonsillectomywill solve the problem of recurring strep throat, but not always....

Stress can raise blood pressure and has been associated with adverse cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) events. Both acute and chronic stress can affect the cardiovascular system by changing your hormone levels. Stress and Hormone Levels The body’sfight-or-flight responsecan affect the entire body, including your blood pressure. Moyo Studio / Getty Images When someone encounters a threat, the sympathetic nervous system stimulates the adrenal glands to release the stress hormonesadrenalineandcortisol....

Strokediagnosis requires a careful and fast medical examination, often with the aid of medical technology. If yoususpect a stroke, call 911or rush to your nearest emergency room. Regardless of the results of the CPSS, a professional, and immediate, evaluation is needed. gorodenkoff / Getty Images The sooner a stroke can be diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome. But when the heart has a defect in electrical conduction, it may beat with an irregular rhythm....

once you nail syphilis, theT. pallidumantibodieswill remain in your blood for years. It also explains which groups are at high risk of syphilis and when they should seek testing. Illustration by Joshua Seong. © Verywell, 2018. They are convenient and confidential, allowing you to test yourself in the privacy of your own home. Physical Examination A physical examination may be performed to aid in the diagnosis of syphilis. The exam may be recommended if your medical history and symptoms are strongly suggestive of the disease....

As a bacterial infection, syphilis canonlybe treated with antibacterial drugs known asantibiotics. Penicillin G Penicillin Gis the antibiotic of choice in almost all cases. Penicillin G, also known asbenzylpenicillin, is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. Illustration by Joshua Seong. © Verywell, 2018. It is sometimes called a “peanut butter shot” because of its thick consistency. The drug is typically delivered by a singleintramuscular injectioninto a large muscle, usually the buttocks....

What Is BPH? However, for all of us who are uninitiated, here’s some info on this condition. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a noncancerous (nonmalignant) enlargement of the prostate gland. VOISIN / Getty Images In men, the prostate makes part of the male ejaculate, or semen. In men with BPH, the prostate can become significantly larger and cause urinary obstruction. It’s a benign condition which most men aged 50 or older experience to some degree....

Treatment for atapeworm infectionwill include medications that target the worm. To treat an infection with a tapeworm, one dose of praziquantel is given. Tapeworms attach themselves to the blood vessels in the wall of the intestine. Verywell / Emily Roberts They should also be taken with a meal and a full glass of water. Pregnant women should speak with their doctors to make an informed decision before using it. Alinia is an antiprotozoal drug that may be dispensed as a tablet or as a liquid suspension....

These cells transmit information that thebraininterprets as different flavors or tastes. This article explains the function and anatomy of taste buds. It also describes conditions that affect taste and how taste disorders are diagnosed and treated. Adene Sanchez / E+ / Getty Images Adene Sanchez / E+ / Getty Images What Do Taste Buds Do? Taste buds, while key to this process, are not the only organs involved. When you are born, you actually have more taste buds than you will in later life....

Your tears work to keep your eyes lubricated and protect them from irritants like dirt and dust. When you blink, a layer of tearscalled tear filmcovers the eyes' surface. Tears containing less oil evaporate more quickly, leading to eyelid inflammation and dry eyes. Photo Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty Images. Do I Have Dry Eye or Evaporative Dry Eye? It is possible to have both types of dry eye simultaneously....

Danson first noticed his condition when he was 25 years old. It was embarrassing, and it made me angry and scared, he told Verywell. I felt victimized by my body, and I didnt know what to do about it. Courtesy of BMS Dansons dermatologist prescribed a topical medication, which was the best treatment available at the time. However, his condition continued to worsen, impacting his life more and more. He eventually developedpsoriatic arthritis, a complication in which psoriasis begins to affect the joints....

One of these health insurance subsidies is the premium tax credit which helps pay your monthly health insurancepremiums. Premium subsidies are available in thehealth insurance marketplace/exchangein every state. Most exchange enrollees qualify for subsidies. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images How Do I Apply for the Premium Tax Credit Health Insurance Subsidy? Apply for the premium tax credit through your stateshealth insurance exchange. If you get your health insurance anywhere else, you cant get the premium tax credit....

The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System was the first FDA-approved hip resurfacing system available for use in the United States. Hip resurfacing is an alternative to traditionaltotal hip replacementfor some patients. It was approved by the FDA on May 9, 2006. Smith & Nephew The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System is designed to conserve more bone than a traditional hip replacement. The Birmingham Hip is a two-part system. Then, the surgeon fits a metal cup into the pelvic socket (acetabulum)....