by Thomas Bouchard | Dec 18, 2022 | COVID-19, General health, Infections
See also: How Long Does A Cough Last? The most common feature of Covid-19 and the recent wave of cold/flu this fall is “reactive airways,” which is like a temporary cough-variant asthma with inflammation in the lungs. The most typical symptom is...
by Thomas Bouchard | Dec 18, 2022 | General health, Infections
See also: Reactive Airways Source: CMA InfoPoem Mean duration of cough is 18 days; patients expect about 1 week Clinical questionDoc, how long will this cough last and when are you gonna give me some antibiotics? Bottom lineIn published studies of patients with cough...
by Thomas Bouchard | Dec 11, 2022 | General health, Mental Health
Dr. Majeres is an excellent psychiatrist when it comes to advice on Sleep & Anxiety. His podcast can be found here. Episodes on Sleep: #4. How to Get Effective Sleep #5. Victory of Tiredness #24. The Key to Mastering Sleep #26. Overcoming the Afternoon Slump #36....
by Thomas Bouchard | Aug 28, 2021 | General health
Constipation is a common issue I discuss with people of all ages. It is important to ensure regular daily bowel movements to avoid serious issues with the bowels long-term. Common triggers for constipation would be: -Dehydration in the elderly population ...
by Thomas Bouchard | May 9, 2021 | General health
For sinus issues, whether it is allergic sinus issues, chronic sinus headaches, or ear pain related to Eustachian tube inflammation, you would have heard me recommend salt water nasal washouts. Here’s a video demonstration of the...