Category: ask-the-doctor

Stabbing rib pain and throat tightness can follow an asthma flare, but they may also hint at other conditions that deserve fast medical attention.

Lung scarring from pulmonary fibrosis can cause breathlessness and cough. Learn about symptom relief and newer treatment options.

Back and pelvic pain in people with Crohn’s can signal sacroiliitis or other joint inflammation. Learn how doctors sort this out from routine back strain.

I have diabetes. Could an inhaled corticosteroid used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cause a rise in my blood sugar?

Breastfeeding moms often worry about vaccines and their babies’ safety. Explore how flu shots and nasal spray immunizations fit into postpartum protection.

My mother is a type 1 diabetic and has been diagnosed with gastroparesis. She is suffering terribly with this disease. Is there a special diet that she can follow?

How serious is premature ventricular contraction?

Daily fat needs depend on your calorie goals and activity level. Learn how to budget fat intake and choose healthier fats over harmful ones.

Which is healthier: eating little bits throughout the day or eating three meals a day?

What does it mean if a person has encephalitis? What are the symptoms?