Preparing for a DOT physical requires managing chronic conditions, gathering key medical documents, and understanding which health standards must be met. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires drivers to pass evaluations covering vision, hearing, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and urinalysis to receive a commercial driver’s license (CDL) medical certificate. In short, passing a
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Arthritis
Have an aching, creaking, swollen knee joint? Is your knee pain impacting your daily tasks and your ability to move around without severe pain? If so, you may have knee arthritis – a treatable orthopedic condition. Let’s go over the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding knee arthritis, and where you can go in
Read MoreThe Guide to Respiratory Illnesses
A respiratory disease by definition is “a medical term that encompasses the pathological conditions that affect the organs and tissues that make gas exchange possible in your lungs and upper respiratory tract.” Whether these issues present themselves as difficulty breathing or obstruction of deep breaths, respiratory illnesses can be severe if not treated by a
Read MoreReasons to Take Your Child to Urgent Care
Decisions, Decisions. Every parent can relate to a fussy child that just doesn’t feel well that day. New parents especially, may be uncertain if they should go to their regular pediatrician, an ER or visit an Urgent Care instead. The decision about where to go is not a light one, and parents often worry about
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