The word fat is a derogatory term for many English speakers. Often silenced in conversation to express disgust, the speech can be seen as heavily infused into popular culture. But since it is common to be thick, its use is by no means recent. For hundreds of years the word has been used, and gradually […]
Tag Archives: Rsv
Unfortunately I write this with first-hand knowledge. Recently, my 3-month-old daughter was hospitalized with a severe kidney infection. I and my husband spent three long and scary days at the hospital trying to get Samarrah feeling better. It started out with Sam just feeling a little warmer than usual. She acted fine. She was still […]
Last week we examined the King James and the New King James versions. This week, let us look at the next series of Bible versions, the American Standard Version (ASV), and its offshoots, the New American Standard Bible and its later Update (NASB/NASU), the Revised Standard Version (RSV), and the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). […]
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You took control of your birth, taking birth vitamins and even picking up nursery rhymes. You have decided that you want to conceive a child. Join the fun in this next stage of your life! If you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s a wonder about the pros and cons of having a baby at different […]
Pneumonia is a general term for any infection of the lungs that causes the accumulation of fluid in the airspaces. These infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and in some rare cases, even fungi. Viral pneumonia is an infection caused by a virus. It can infect the respiratory system anywhere from the upper airways […]
First, let me say, if your baby is having trouble breathing, call 911. Don’t take chances and don’t “wait and see”. This article is not to diagnose your child’s condition, it is simply a listing of some of the things that can cause a baby to wheeze. There are several things that can cause a […]
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When the doctor in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) recommended that we ask our pediatrician about Synagis to help prevent RSV disease, I never envisioned the health insurance nightmare that would follow. I had seen the commercials promoting Synagis, I had read the pamphlet about RSV. I knew the seriousness of this potentially life-threatening […]
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Pneumonia occurs when the air sacs and small airways of the lungs fill with liquid and cannot function properly. When gas exchange is impeded, the lungs cannot take in oxygen as they normally would. Oxygen is vital to the body’s cells, where it is needed for aerobic respiration; the breakdown of food to obtain energy […]
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Are you thinking about trying to conceive? Are you wondering if there is a specific time that you should try to conceive? This might be something good to think about. If you are not feeling rushed and can take your time, it can be to your advantage to choose when you conceive, as this will […]