Tag Archives: Loveland Family Medicine

There is a new breath test for asthma called FeNO (fractional exhaled nitric oxide).  It is the first test that measures airway inflammation.  With this great new tool a physician can determine if a steroid is the correct therapy and what dose is  needed.  If the FeNO levels are high it tells the doctor that… read more

There are 5 steps to keep away food-borne illnesses : 1. Use safe water and food. 2. Cleaning foods properly is one of the most important ways to prevent food-borne illnesses. 3. Separating raw foods such as meat, chicken, seafood and eggs  helps prevent cross-contamination. 4. Cook your food thoroughly. The best way to check your foods temperature… read more

A Family Physician’s care includes illness, routine checkups, screening test, immunizations, acute, chronic and preventive medical care services, manage chronic illnesses, coordinating care with other physicians and many deliver babies and provide prenatal care.  It is very reassuring to families to only have to go to one doctor who will treat the whole family.   A… read more

The flu can spread to others by droplets made when a person with the flu coughs, sneezes or talks.  The droplets land in noses or mouths of others around them.  Sometimes you might also get the flu from an infected person by touching a surface or object that has been contaminated and then you touch… read more

It’s not too late to get a vaccination for the flu.  The vaccination covers influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and the influenza B virus.  This season has really been an awful season for the flu.  The influenza is a respiratory illness that is very contagious.  It is very hard on older… read more

Parents often wonder if their children between the ages of 2 and 8 are drinking enough milk.  Vitamin D is naturally produced in the body during sun exposure and you also get it from milk and fatty fish.  According to resent research, as long as a child is drinking at least 2 cups of milk… read more

This has been a terrible year for the influenza.  Record number of people of all ages have been affected!  It seems to go through the whole family.  It’s so nice to be able to take your whole family to the same family doctor at the same time.  He is able to treat everyone from the… read more

A better way to assure yourself of good medical care is to have a family physician who is familiar with you and your family’s medical history and who is available when you need care. Your health needs will be better met by someone who knows you and your family and whom you know and respect.… read more

If you get sick with flu symptoms and  are concerned about your illness or are a high risk for flu complications, call your family medicine care provider for advice.  CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care. While you are experiencing a fever… read more

It is influenza season!  If you haven’t already gotten an influenza shot it’s not too late!  For those who are over the age of 60 it’s always a good idea to get one because they are at greater risk of complications. There is an astounding statistic-90% of influenza associated deaths occur among adults 65 years… read more