Dr. James David Blackburn M.D.

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• What are the Risks of Dehydration?

  Children and senior citizens are more prone to dehydration, although, the problem may affect individuals in any age group. It is growing concern among health care providers as people are unaware of the complications that may arise out of dehydration or they refuse to take the implications seriously....

• What Complications May Occur If Bronchitis Goes Untreated?

  Acute bronchitis may not cause any complications if it occurs the first time in a person. It usually goes away by taking proper rest after about two to three weeks. However, if bronchitis is left untreated, it can affect the respiratory system and damage the airways and lungs. Because of this...

• What Are Hives?

  What Are Hives?Hives, also known as urticaria, nettle rash, or welts, refer to a skin condition characterized by raised itchy rashes. These rashes may develop suddenly, and can be localized or spread over a large surface of the skin. They vary in size and shape and are more commonly found in women...

• 5 tips for Living with Shin Splints

  A shin splint is the pain felt over the inner edge of your shin bone. It is a common occurrence among athletes and in those who play sports like soccer, basketball, racket ball and tennis. Initially, the pain may only appear soon after the exercise or physical activity, but if left untreated, can...

• How to Treat Mononucleosis

  Mononucleosis is also called the kissing disease, Pfeiffer disease, glandular fever, and Filatov disease. This infection results from the Epstein Barr virus, which is usually seen with having symptoms of the flu, where one experiences extreme fatigue on the body. These viruses are microscopic...

• What is a Middle Ear Infection?

  First, let us recall the basic anatomy of the ear.Our ear is divided into three parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The outer or external ear is the outermost part of the ear and consists of the ear pinna, external ear canal, and the eardrum. The eardrum separates the external and...