An asthma attack occurs when your bronchial tubes (which carry air to and from the lungs) become inflamed after exposure to certain triggers. As they become inflamed, the bronchial tubes narrow, making it harder for air to pass through. As a result, it can be difficult to catch your breath or breathe normally. During an asthma attack, it is common to experience symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.
Otosclerosis, or ear drum scarring, can affect patients at any age and generally worsens with time. After a patient undergoes a hearing test or audiogram, an otolaryngologist can determine if a patient has ear drum scarring and if it can be treated.
Learn more about minimally-invasive treatment and surgery options for kidney cancer (partial/full nephrectomy) through the use of the da Vinci Surgical System.
Cancer, in general, is a scary term. Educating yourself about cancer and knowing about the specific type of cancer you are facing can help you make decisions in your treatment plan. Let’s take a closer look at pancreatic cancer.
Have you ever developed a small cyst in the crease of your buttocks or tailbone? It may have been a small dimple, or could have started that way and developed into a large and painful mass. This condition is caused by pilonidal disease and there are more than 70,000 cases diagnosed in the US each year.
Tinnitus is a symptom associated with many forms of hearing loss. It can also be a symptom of other health problems. Roughly 25 million Americans have experienced tinnitus. Some cases are so severe that it interferes with a person’s daily activities. People with severe cases of tinnitus may find it difficult to hear, work, or even sleep.
Dr. Gregory Grant, MD, a surgeon with DuPage Medical Group and part of the High Risk Breast Clinic, discusses breast and arm pit lumps, what they can mean, as well as symptoms that you should be aware of.
Esophageal Cancer is a disease that results from cancer cells forming in the esophagus – the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Colorectal cancer is common, affecting approximately 1 in every 23 men and 1 in 25 women in the US over the course of their lifetime. Staying up-to-date on recommended cancer screenings has proven to be a highly effective way to detect cancer earlier, start treatment sooner and slow disease progression. Cancer screenings are particularly effective for colorectal cancer because it progresses slowly. Our board-certified Gastroenterologists, Drs. Kashyap Katwala, MD and Rafi Ali, MD and Ciarán Bradley, MD, FACS, board certified in surgery and surgical oncology answer your common questions about colorectal cancer, the risk factors you should be aware of and what treatment options are available.
Scar formation is a natural occurrence after surgery as scars help to strengthen the tissues that are healing. However, too much of a good thing may not actually be beneficial. Scars can become bothersome and limit movement.