Day: January 11, 2024

#D #Dental care

Dental care and teeth cleaning

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Brush and floss your teeth and gums twice daily. See your dentist every 6 months. Drink plain water throughout the day and avoid soft drinks, energy drinks and fruit juice. Never use your teeth as ‘tools’ for opening packets. This can cause teeth to break and crack. Limit your intake of coffee and tea. Swish your mouth with water afterwards to avoid staining. Healthy oral health habits start in childhood. Parents influence positive dental care behaviours. Most of us learn when we are children that cleaning our teeth helps prevent tooth decay. However, toothbrushing is only one way

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#B #Dental care

Baby teeth

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Baby teeth start to come through when your child is about 6 months old. Most children will have all their teeth by the time they turn 3. You can care for your child’s teeth by keeping them clean. Babies are usually born with 20 baby teeth (also known as primary teeth). They start to come through the gums at about 6 months of age. This process is called teething. By the time your baby is 2 to 3 years old, all their teeth will usually have appeared. About baby teeth Babies are born with the following teeth: 4

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#Cosmetic procedures #R

Rhinoplasty (nose job)

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Rhinoplasty is also known as nose surgery, or a ‘nose job’. It is a form of cosmetic surgery to repair or reshape the nose. Some people have a nose job to fix a structural problem with their nose, others do it for cosmetic reasons. When might you have a nose job? Nose surgery can correct physical problems with the nose, including: breathing problems birth defects injuries damage caused by cancer or an infection Nose surgery can also be used for cosmetic reasons such as straightening a crooked nose or removing a hump or dent on the bridge of the nose.

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#Cosmetic procedures #P

Ptosis surgery (adult)

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

What is ptosis surgery? Ptosis surgery is an operation to tighten the muscle that lifts your upper eyelid. As you get older, the levator muscle that lifts your upper eyelid stretches and weakens, causing your eyelid to sag. If you have a sagging eyelid that is interfering with your vision, ptosis surgery can be an effective treatment to improve your vision. Ptosis What are the benefits of surgery? The position of your eyelid should improve. If your eyelid is interfering with your vision, your vision should improve. Are there any alternatives to surgery? Ptosis surgery is the only effective way

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#Coronaviruses #S

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral illness that can cause severe pneumonia. An international outbreak of SARS occurred in 2002 and 2003, in which 1 in 10 infected people died. Currently, SARS is not known to be spreading anywhere in the world. There is no cure or vaccine for SARS. In case of an outbreak, you can protect yourself by being careful with handwashing, social distancing, and personal hygiene. What is SARS? Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). It was first found in humans in 2002. Coronaviruses

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#Complementary therapy

Massage therapy guide

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Massage therapy involves putting pressure on soft tissues. It can be used to relieve stress and pain and help treat and manage other problems. There are different types of massage therapy, such as remedial massage. Massage therapy should not replace care from your doctor. What is massage therapy? Massage therapy is a type of complementary therapy that can help treat different problems. Complementary therapies are used with other treatments. Massage should not replace care from your doctor. Massage therapy involves rubbing and putting pressure on your soft tissues, including your: muscles tendons ligaments How does massage therapy work?

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#COVID-19

COVID-19 close contacts and carers

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Who is a ‘close contact’? State and territory governments decide on the definition of a close contact and there are differences between them. Please check the definition made by the government of the state or territory that you are in. You are generally a close contact of someone who has COVID-19 if: you are living with someone who has COVID-19; or you have spent a lot of time indoors with someone who has COVID-19; or under exceptional circumstances determined by states or territories What should a close contact do? If you are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19, you should

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#COVID-19

COVID-19 isolation and recovery

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Should I stay at home if I have COVID-19? If you have COVID-19, you should stay at home until your acute symptoms have gone. Acute symptoms include fever, sore throat, runny nose and cough. Isolation for people with COVID-19 is no longer mandatory but it is still strongly recommended. You should still go to any routine medical appointments, tests or procedures. Tell your healthcare provider that you have COVID-19 before your visit. In some cases, you might be able to arrange a telehealth appointment instead. Do not visit people at high risk of severe illness, anyone in hospital or anyone

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#COVID-19

Managing COVID-19 at home

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

How should I manage my symptoms? What treatment is available? Most adults with a mild case of COVID-19 can manage their symptoms in a similar way to how they treat a seasonal flu: rest at home, take paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve pain and fever, keep hydrated and take cough medicine if needed. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. It can make you feel overwhelmingly tired, physically and mentally. To manage fatigue, make sure you get enough rest, maintain a healthy diet and stay well hydrated. Sipping warm fluids may help soothe a sore throat. In general, you should avoid smoking when

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#COVID-19

COVID-19 testing

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

COVID-19 testing and reporting in Australia COVID-19 testing rules have changed in most states and territories. For example, you no longer need a PCR test to confirm a positive result from a rapid antigen test (RAT). Different states and territories also have different recommendations in place for reporting a positive COVID-19 test. For more information, see this list of options for reporting your COVID-19 status. When should I get tested for COVID-19? You should get tested for COVID-19 if: you have symptoms of the illness — even if your symptoms are mild; or you have been advised to do so by a health

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#Cold and flu #Medicines information

Medicines for cold and flu

January 11, 2024March 2, 2024 By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Paracetamol and ibuprofen are effective at treating pain and fever in children and adults. Most other medicines used for colds and flu, including ‘cough and cold’ formulations and herbal remedies, have limited evidence that they are effective, but some people find them helpful. Colds and the flu are caused by viruses, so antibiotics will not relieve your symptoms or cure the illness. If you are at a high risk of complications from influenza (‘the flu’) or COVID-19, your doctor may recommend starting an antiviral medicine. Check with your doctor and pharmacist whether a medicine is right for you,

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