Shiloh Clinic Education and Resources

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can cause narrowing and inflammation of the airways, which makes it difficult to breathe. Elizabeth Wolford, a physician assistant at Washington Regional Shiloh Clinic, says some signs and symptoms of asthma are wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing, especially at night....

When you catch a "bug" going around, your doctor or health care provider might prescribe antibiotics to treat it. But why are antibiotics prescribed for some illnesses and not others?...

A recent study revealed 61% of men avoid going to the doctor as long as possible — in other words, until they think something is seriously wrong. But health care providers say more regular visits could actually help keep you out of the doctor’s office in the long run....