Question:  I am 56 years old and have just been diagnosed with lung disease.  I have been smoking for 18 years.  Do you have any advice on the most successful plan to quit smoking.  I have tried to quit smoking several times and still can’t break the habit.
Answer:  It is not uncommon to have tried […]

Question:  I am 62 years old and have been smoking for greater than 25 years.  I have become more short of breath recently.  I am concerned that I may have developed a problem associated with smoking.  I have never seen a lung docotor.  What symptoms should I be aware?  Should I see my family doctor?
Answer:  […]

Question:  I am 46 years old and was just told by my doctor that I have high blood pressure.  I was prescribed several new medications.  I wanted to know if this is curable, or will I have high blood pressure the rest of my life.  I also want to know if there is something else […]

Diuretic Medications are relied heavily upon for the managemnent of disease processess in which an individual retains fluid. Although this fluid can be seen in such places as the lower extremities, it can also be located around the heart and lungs. Diuretics such as Lasix, Bumex, Demadex, as well as many others reduce the amount […]

Is pain truly the fifth vital sign? It seems interesting that for centuries the medical field has not contemplated the idea of considering pain as the fifth vital sign. When thinking of vital signs, temparature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respirations are still what most medical professionals continue to place great emphasis upon. Pain, although […]

The signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure are easy to mistake with various other diseases.

My name is Sarah and I am a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey.  I have been a nurse for five years and I have worked in orthopedics, cardiac care, surgery, geriatrics and emergency care.  I have seen a lot in my time as a nurse and I have started this blog […]