Asthma
Asthma is a chronic obstructive disease that causes breathing problems. It is characterized by diverse and recurring symptoms, reversible airway obstruction and bronchospasm. During an attack, the airway muscles in the lungs tighten, narrowing the airways and making...
Treatment of hypertensive crisis
After a detailed anamnesis and clinical examination in which we ruled out life-threatening conditions, we gradually lower the blood pressure with the drug that the patient normally takes, in a higher dose or in the maximum allowed dose. We can also use the drugs we...
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes mellitus, or sugar disease, is a disorder characterized by an imbalance in the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This disease occurs when the pancreas completely or partially stops producing the hormone insulin or when the produced insulin is not...
Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. Symptoms of hyperglycemia usually develop slowly and include thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening condition that belongs to the acute...
