ask-the-doctor
I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 2-1/2 yrs ago and am currently on oxygen. I feel fine except when I do too much walking or cleaning without the oxygen. Are there any new or experimental treatments out there?
A test showed that I have a low white blood cell count of 3800. I have not had any issues with my health besides a head cold. What are the most likely causes of a low white blood cell count?
What is hyperbilirubinemia and what causes it?
Are there times when an otherwise healthy person should not get a flu shot? I have shingles. Is it okay for me to get a flu shot now?
I am concerned that my child has a learning disability. How would you suggest that I proceed to determine if he does?
I have heard conflicting advice about how often to get tetanus shots. I thought we were supposed to get them every 5 years. What is the proper advice?
My daughter and I recently attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and stood outside for several hours. When we went inside, my daughter showed me that her middle finger had gone completely white. She said this had happened before. What could this be?
I have ulcerative colitis. What kinds of nutritional foods can I eat? Specifically, what foods will provide energy throughout the day?
Can a person overcome social anxiety naturally on his own?
I am a school nurse. One of our kindergarten students has ichthyosis. I would like to recommend some treatments to the parents. I am especially interested in how to decrease the odor problem. Are there specific products that address the odor?