Family Doctor Podcast

This month Dr. Kudirka speaks with Raymond Kay, Battalion Chief of the Orland Fire Protection District and Ms. Kathy Donofrio, the Public Education Coordinator of Orland Fire, about disaster prepare…

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about Antibiotic Resistance.

1. Antibiotic resistance is a real problem.  Over time bacteria have developed ways to resist antibiotics and the result is more severe infe…

 
This month Dr. Kudirka speaks Dr. Giuseppe Spezzano & Dr. Brian MacDonald about evaluation and treatment of Anxiety.

1. Anxiety is when the body's stress system is in overdrive, and the patient expe…

This month Dr. Kudirka talks with Dr. Vytenis Grybauskas, an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist from Palos Heights, Illinois.

1. Listening to extremely loud music (iPod, radio, rock concerts) can dama…

 
This month Dr. Kudirka talks about gout:

1. Gout is a painful inflammation of the joints, and untreated can lead to long term joint problems.

2. If you have a gout attack, see your doctor to get tes…

 
This month Dr. Kudirka talks about fatigue:

1. Get regular sleep, with a regular bedtime and a goal of 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

2. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, avoid c…

This month Dr. Kudirka speaks with lactation specialist Karen Bromberek about the benefits of breast feeding.

1. Breast feeding is the best nutrition for a newborn, as nature intended it.  Pediatri…

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about how to deal with one of the downsides of spending time outdoors this summer--insect bites!

1. When going into wooded areas where insects live, protect yoursel…

This month Dr. Kudirka talks with Cathy Moynihan, a licensed diabetes educator, about Pre-Diabetes.

1. Pre-Diabetes is a condition in which the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin,…

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about Allergic Rhinitis (aka allergies or hay fever)
 1. Allergic rhinits usually has a seasonal pattern and runs in families.

2. Antihistamines are safe, effective trea…