02.11.2009
Newsletter - Dr. Thampoe Health News
Cholesterol Basics
Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? Is lowering your cholesterol a goal? The first step is to find out: what is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat like substance made in the liver and found in certain foods, such as food from animals, like dairy products (whole milk), eggs and meat.
The body needs some cholesterol in order to function properly. Its cell walls, or membranes, need cholesterol in order to produce hormones, vitamin D and the bile acids that help to digest fat. But, the 9.5 a small amount of cholesterol to meet its needs. When too much is present health problems such as coronary heart disease may develop.
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02.11.2009
Newsletter - Dr. Thampoe Health News
What is the Flu?
October Newsletter 2009
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About Dr. Karen Thampoe:
Dr. Thampoe is an Internal Medicine specialist. She has a primary care family practice in Katy, Texas – a suburb in West Houston.
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02.11.2009
Newsletter - Dr. Thampoe Health News
Worried about catching the flu or swine flu? Want to learn some ways to prevent flu? Then read on to learn more about flu — what flu is, how flu is spread, and who’s at greatest risk for getting flu. Knowledge is power when it comes to preventing flu — and we want you and your family members to stay well!
What’s the difference between cold and flu?
The common cold and flu are both contagious viral infections of the respiratory tract. Although the symptoms can be similar, flu is much worse. A cold may drag you down a bit, but the flu can make you shudder at the very thought of getting out of bed.
Congestion, sore throat, and sneezing are common with colds. Both cold and flu bring coughing, headache, and chest discomfort. With the flu, though, you are likely to run a high fever for several days and have headache, myalgia, fatigue, and weakness.
Usually, complications from colds are relatively minor, but a severe case of flu can lead to a life threatening illness such as pneumonia. More than 100 types of cold viruses are known, and new strains of flu evolve every few years. Since both diseases are viral, antibiotics cannot conquer cold or flu. Remember: Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections.
About Dr. Karen Thampoe:
Dr. Thampoe is an Internal Medicine specialist. She has a primary care family practice in Katy, Texas – a suburb in West Houston.
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