Glossary of Common Medical Terms
Did you ever visit your doctor and come home feeling like you have no idea what he said to you? Here you will find easy to understand explanations of common medical terminology.
Nasal Flaring
Nasal flaring is a common symptom in young children with colds, but it can also be a sign that a child is having a hard time breathing. Find out what nasal flaring is and what you should be looking for.
Nasal flaring is a common symptom in young children with colds, but it can also be a sign that a child is having a hard time breathing. Find out what nasal flaring is and what you should be looking for.
Retracting
Not sure what retracting means? Find out about intercostal retracting, including what to look for and what to do about it.
Not sure what retracting means? Find out about intercostal retracting, including what to look for and what to do about it.
Droplet Transmission
The term droplet transmission is used to describe how certain illnesses are spread. Find out what droplet transmission means and what you should do to protect yourself from illnesses that are spread through droplet transmission.
The term droplet transmission is used to describe how certain illnesses are spread. Find out what droplet transmission means and what you should do to protect yourself from illnesses that are spread through droplet transmission.
Pandemic
You may have heard the word pandemic and wondered what it means. Is it the same thing as an epidemic? Find out the meaning of the word pandemic.
You may have heard the word pandemic and wondered what it means. Is it the same thing as an epidemic? Find out the meaning of the word pandemic.
Nonproductive Cough
Definition of the medical term, nonproductive cough.
Definition of the medical term, nonproductive cough.
What Is a Decongestant?
The term decongestant sounds very technical and may be difficult for some people to understand. So what is a decongestant? Find out here.
The term decongestant sounds very technical and may be difficult for some people to understand. So what is a decongestant? Find out here.
Pseudoephedrine (PSE)
Wondering what pseudoephedrine, or PSE, is and why everyone is talking about it? Find out the definition of pseudoephedrine and how it may help you.
Wondering what pseudoephedrine, or PSE, is and why everyone is talking about it? Find out the definition of pseudoephedrine and how it may help you.
Bronchitis
An easy to understand definition of bronchitis.
An easy to understand definition of bronchitis.
Chickenpox
Itchy red spots everywhere? Now you can find out the definition of chicken pox.
Itchy red spots everywhere? Now you can find out the definition of chicken pox.
The Common Cold
Find out what the common cold really is.
Find out what the common cold really is.
Fever
What temperature is considered a fever? The answer may surprise you. Find out everything you need to know about fevers.
What temperature is considered a fever? The answer may surprise you. Find out everything you need to know about fevers.
The Flu
Discover what the flu is and what to expect when you get it.
Discover what the flu is and what to expect when you get it.
Immunity
Find out what this common medical term really means.
Find out what this common medical term really means.
Pneumonia
Easy to understand definition of the most common types of pneumonia.
Easy to understand definition of the most common types of pneumonia.
Productive Cough
Easy to understand definition of the common medical term, productive cough.
Easy to understand definition of the common medical term, productive cough.
Sinusitis
Easy to understand definition of sinusitis, a common infection of the sinuses.
Easy to understand definition of sinusitis, a common infection of the sinuses.
Strep Throat
What exactly is strep throat? Find an easy to understand definition of this common disease here.
What exactly is strep throat? Find an easy to understand definition of this common disease here.
Tonsillitis
What is tonsillitis? Take a look at our easy to understand definition.
What is tonsillitis? Take a look at our easy to understand definition.
What is wheezing?
An easy to understand definition and explanation of wheezing. You will hear this term quite frequently at the doctor's office. If you aren't sure what it means, find out!
An easy to understand definition and explanation of wheezing. You will hear this term quite frequently at the doctor's office. If you aren't sure what it means, find out!