Tag Archives: Andover

Virus? Bacteria? or Stomach acid causing those throat symptoms?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Some people are diagnosed with laryngitis when the reason for hoarseness is from reflux of stomach acid into the throat. Laryngopharyngeal reflux, also known as “silent” reflux, may not have symptoms of heartburn. Laryngopharyngeal reflux should be suspected with the following symptoms … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, throat conditions, Uncategorized | Tagged Andover, cough, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, hoarse voice, kansas, laryngopharyngeal reflux, reflux, wichita | Comments Off

Interested in colon cleansing?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Colon cleansing has been around since ancient times, as people believed that intestinal waste “poisons the body.” Colon cleansing has staged a come back in recent years. It is actively promoted as a natural way to enhance well-being. There are four points … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, toxin, Uncategorized | Tagged Andover, colon cleansing, colonic hydrotherapy, colonic irrigation, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, kansas, wichita | Comments Off

Exercise-induced asthma. . what are our goals?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I saw a young asthmatic having a rare (and mild) wheezing episode this week. Her mother wanted a note to excuse her from P.E. Nope! That’s the opposite from the desired outcome. My goal is to give medications so she … Continue reading →

Posted in asthma, Uncategorized | Tagged Andover, asthma, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, inhaler, kansas, peak flow meter, wichita | Comments Off

Cigarette packaging is getting a dose of reality. . .

Posted on August 9, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Cigarette packaging will be more graphic, starting September 2012. Manufacturers will be required to devote 1/2 of the front and back of every cigarette package to photos and written warnings about the dangers of tobacco. There are nine photos showing … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults, nicotine, Pediatrics, smoking, Uncategorized | Tagged Andover, cancer, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, kansas, nicotine, smoking, smoking cessation, wichita | Comments Off

Got an itch? Your doctor should be asking some of the following questions. . .

Posted on August 5, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

If you are itching, there is more to the story. There are other parts to the history and physical to investigate. Any new cosmetics or creams? They can cause allergic contact dermatitis, hives or even sensitivity to the sun. New … Continue reading →

Posted in allergies, allergies, Dermatology, Dermatology, food, General Medicine- Adults, medication issues, medication issues, Pediatrics, Uncategorized | Tagged allergies, Andover, cancer, chicken pox, contact dermatitis, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, folliculitis, herpes, infection, kansas, kidney failure, lice, mumps, pediculosis, photodermatitis, rash, scabies, skin, urticaria, varicella, wichita | Comments Off

Interesting political/medical turn of events.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Birth control pills and breast pumps without copays? New rules start January 1, 2013. Read on. . . Insurers must cover birth control with no copays – Yahoo! News.

Posted in contraception, General Medicine- Adults, Obstetrics, Uncategorized, Women's Health | Tagged Andover, birth control pill, breast pump, contraception, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, kansas, oral contraceptives, wichita | Comments Off

MRSA. Do you have it? How to avoid it? How to treat it!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to incise and drain this spectacularly large, red abscess. Culture is not back yet, but I suspect (and treated for) MRSA, methicillin-resistant staph aureus. Here are the nuts and bolts about diagnosis and treatment of MRSA. 1/3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Dermatology, Dermatology, General Medicine- Adults, infections, infections, Pediatrics | Tagged abscess, Andover, boil, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Medicine, family medicine blog, family physician, kansas, MRSA, Skin infection, staph, wichita | Comments Off

Back to school. Summertime IS the time for physicals

Posted on July 5, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Ahhhhh. . . it’s summer. So, do I need to take my child for their school physical now? Yes! Annually preschoolers and older children need to be assessed for school readiness, developmental delay and physical ailments. There are specific criterion … Continue reading →

Posted in Pediatrics, Uncategorized | Tagged Andover, physical, school, wichita | 1 Comment