Health - 23 September 2006

I live in Beijing and the pollution is really horrible.
Does anyone have any general or medicinal tips on how to decongest my throat? It's horrible, I barely have my sense of smell or taste anymore!

I've heard of the yogic neti pot, but that's too much trouble, I need something simple but accurate.

2006-09-23 15:03:28 · 1 answers · asked by tickledpink895 2 in Other - Health

2006-09-23 15:03:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I know people who have been near death because they had no insurance also some people who have pulled their own teeth,In Africa it is listed as one of the top twenty causes of death.Any one know anyone who died of this?

2006-09-23 15:03:09 · 5 answers · asked by butterflyspy 5 in Other - Health

I cut my finger tip (actually, the finger pad--the part with the fingerprint) three days ago. The cut was very deep, and I got 4 stitches--an internal one to stop the bleeding and three external ones. I just took the bandage off, washed the cut, and applied neosporin and new bandaids as directed. I noticed as I was applying the neosporin, I couldn't feel the top half of my finger. Should I be concerned about nerve damage? I never had stitches before (and I've never cut my finger this deeply) so I don't know if this numb feeling I'm experiencing around the cut is normal or not. I'm going to call my dr, but I just wanted to learn about other ppl's experiences...

2006-09-23 15:01:04 · 3 answers · asked by aer 2 in Injuries

I have 2 small fractures on the dorsal metatarsal of my left foot. How much time will it take for them to heal on the average. I'm 60 years old, female and in better than average physical condition.

2006-09-23 15:00:29 · 11 answers · asked by Judy F 1 in Other - Diseases

first off, i'm 20 years old. my breats are a 38dd, and while that isn't insanely huge, i feel like they're causing a lot of problems for me. my back constantly hurts, and the size of my breasts has caused what is becoming a more significant curvature of my spine. my large breasts make is very hard to do any sort of cardio excersize, because of the pain they cause me, and because of it, i can no longer do things i enjoyed when i was younger, like running cross country or dance classes.

my mother had the same procedure done a few years ago, and her insurance covered all of the surgery, but mine are quite a bit smaller than hers (38f). what are my chances of being able to have this done fairly inexpensively (if not completely free)? i'm willing to petition my insurance company if i have to.

also, what sort of pain can i expect? any good/scary stories about the procedure? i'm really nervous about it all, but i feel like my life will be a lot better with the surgery.

2006-09-23 15:00:08 · 6 answers · asked by kylexo 2 in Women's Health

2006-09-23 14:58:48 · 9 answers · asked by steven beck 1 in Men's Health

Is it normal for boys going through puberty to have sexual feelings? Such as having strange pain in testicals? I am thirteen and i have those weird pains. And i have masterbated maybe times in my life and it sorta hurts and feels strange, after i have done it it makes me quickly put my clothes back on and get back to what i was doing. i also get a strange heartbeat too. Can you tell me what my "problem" is or if this "problem" is normal. i have tried to talk to my parents about my "sexual feelings" but they won't answer me about it. Can you tell me about it? Everyone at my school seems to know about everything. thanks.

2006-09-23 14:58:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Cold weather is coming.

2006-09-23 14:57:59 · 9 answers · asked by whrldpz 7 in Other - General Health Care

For a fairly healthy 12 year old?

2006-09-23 14:56:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-09-23 14:56:18 · 12 answers · asked by Grbonk 1 in Men's Health

They say a woman's first time having sex is unforgetable, for better or for worse. At 22, the thought of actually having sex has come across my mind thousands of times. I want to set up realistic expectations, and I'm willing to learn from the experience of others. Here's my question:

(1) (a) What was your experience (Good or Bad)?
(b) What made it good or what made it bad?

Rest assured, I know about STDS & protection.
Thanks for the insight, in advance.

2006-09-23 14:55:53 · 12 answers · asked by ßella 2 in Women's Health

ive tried forever
my boyfriend tries
nothing works
someone give tips
weird things that work for you personally
anything

2006-09-23 14:55:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

BESIDES A LAB ,CAST ,SPLINT ,EXAMINATION ,SHOT,AND X-RAY?

JUST WONDERING

2006-09-23 14:53:22 · 3 answers · asked by *sarah rox* 2 in Other - Health

ok so im getting these ingrown hair things under my belly....i dont know what they are they kinda look like ingrown hairs but it might be something else. im going to the doctor in a couple of days but i was curious in what it is. they are round ovalish like and hurt a little bit when i press on it. they are about the size of a dime but smaller. it seems if i get rid of one another comes out later. kinda gross. i 1st thought it was a pimple (one of the smaller ones) and i squished it and pimple like puss came out. i get one and then eventually goes away then i get another smaller one all under my belly, they leave pretty bad scars too...it concerns me bc i thought it might be syphillis but i really doubt it bc ive always used protections cept for one time when the condom broke but that was about a year ago with some girl i used to date and i bearly started getting this things about 1 month ago....any one knows what they are?

2006-09-23 14:53:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

My LC artery and RC artery have also tight stenosis.

2006-09-23 14:52:57 · 5 answers · asked by Hafeez 3 in Heart Diseases

I don't know if it's every 8 secs or 10 secs

2006-09-23 14:52:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-09-23 14:52:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

how do i get rid of a pimple who jsut turned into a boil liked...i see a bump but theres no pimple....its kinda turning black too.....what should i do?i poped this pimple and this came out...help me please...

2006-09-23 14:52:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

my husband says tampons are better and I say pads.

2006-09-23 14:50:54 · 15 answers · asked by myrtle 1 in Women's Health

She slurs her speech frequently when I call home from work daily. In addition to slurring her speech, she passes out on a regular basis. Can you please explain to her what her long term consequences will be if she doesn't take this seriously. What is her life expectancy going to be the way she keeps going? She is 40 years old. Thanks

2006-09-23 14:50:10 · 18 answers · asked by rascoe627 1 in Diabetes

My wife thinks I'm smoking. BUT I"M NOT. Is there a home test I can buy to prove it?

2006-09-23 14:48:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-23 14:47:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

"Repeat for 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps" or "squats 15-20 reps 4 sets" ????????????????????????????????????????????

I want to start doing squats...but these online explanations are so confusing...what do they mean by reps and sets??..can someone plz explain it to me in a way i can understand :), like what does it mean to do 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps???????????
thanx a lot!

2006-09-23 14:46:58 · 8 answers · asked by slix 1 in Diet & Fitness

whats the probability that a pregancy test would show up negative but be a false negative?

2006-09-23 14:46:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2006-09-23 14:46:39 · 9 answers · asked by r_ravoori 2 in Other - General Health Care

What makes them more likely to get it than other cultures?

2006-09-23 14:46:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Is it normal for boys going through puberty to have sexual feelings? Such as having strange pain in testicals? I am thirteen and i have those weird pains. And i have masterbated maybe times in my life and it sorta hurts and feels strange, after i have done it it makes me quickly put my clothes back on and get back to what i was doing. i also get a strange heartbeat too. Can you tell me what my "problem" is or if this "problem" is normal. i have tried to talk to my parents about my "sexual feelings" but they won't answer me about it. Can you tell me about it? Everyone at my school seems to know about everything. thanks.

2006-09-23 14:46:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2006-09-23 14:45:51 · 12 answers · asked by mrdoug1004 1 in Other - Health

2006-09-23 14:45:30 · 20 answers · asked by sunny 1 in Mental Health