What is Sinus Tachycardia? Sinus tachycardia is a kind of fast heartbeat. In sinus tachycardia, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute. Sinus tachycardia starts in a part of the heart called the sinus node. Sinus tachycardia may be harmless, or it may be a sign of a serious condition. What are the …
What is Sinusitis in Children Sinusitis is soreness and inflammation of the sinuses. Sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones around the face. The sinuses are located: Around your child’s eyes. In the middle of your child’s forehead. Behind your child’s nose. In your child’s cheekbones. Sinuses and nasal passages are lined with stringy fluid …
What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is soreness and swelling (inflammation) of your sinuses. Sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones around your face. They are located: Around your eyes. In the middle of your forehead. Behind your nose. In your cheekbones. Your sinuses and nasal passages are lined with a stringy fluid (mucus). Mucus normally drains …
Six Minute Walk Test – How is this done? Six Minute Walk Test measures how far you can walk in 6 minutes on a hard, flat surface. Before, during, and after the test, you will have the following measurements: Blood pressure. Heart rate. The amount of oxygen in your blood (oxygen saturation). Level of breathlessness …
What is Sjogren Syndrome Sjogren syndrome is a disease in which the body’s disease-fighting system (immune system) attacks the glands that produce tears (lacrimal glands) and the glands that produce saliva (salivary glands). This makes the eyes and mouth very dry. Sjogren syndrome is a long-term (chronic) disorder that has no cure. In some cases, …
What is Skiers Thumb A ligament is a strong band of tissue that connects and supports bones. Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury happens when the UCL at the base of the thumb is stretched or torn. A tear can be either partial or complete. The severity of the injury depends on how much of the …
What is Skin Abscess A skin abscess is an infected area of your skin that contains pus and other material. An abscess can happen in any part of your body. Some abscesses break open (rupture) on their own. Most continue to get worse unless they are treated. The infection can spread deeper into the body …