ERdoc.com: The Landing Page for Emergency Medicine
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Blastomycosis
…how likely are you to encounter blastomycosis? Well, it’s not as widespread as the common cold, but it’s not as rare as spotting a unicorn
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Wheezing
Wheezing is a whistling sound when you breathe. It comes from your lungs and happens when the airways, like tiny tubes, narrow.
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Appendicitis
The primary treatment for appendicitis is surgery to remove the inflamed appendix
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Dizzy
dizziness is more about feeling like you or your surroundings are moving,
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ER vs. Doctor’s Office
ER is for emergencies anytime, while a clinic is for regular check-ups and less urgent health problems.
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Vomiting
The health purpose of vomiting is mainly to get rid of harmful things.
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Allergic
In anaphylaxis, your immune system goes into overdrive.
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High Blood Pressure
A single high reading does not mean you have hypertension.
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Choking
Knowing what to do in a choking emergency can save a life. Learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR to be prepared.
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Diagnosis
If the diagnosis is severe, you will go to the operating room or be admitted for medical treatment.