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Matthew Hoffman, MD

Matthew Hoffman, MDMatthew Hoffman, MD

Internist, WebMD Medical Expert

Internal Medicine

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Bio

Matthew Hoffman, MD, has written for WebMD since 2006.

He worked for CNN as a medical consultant during the 2004 U.S. presidential campaign, and also contributed to production on health-related programs such as House Call with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. As a freelancer, he has also written for numerous publications in Atlanta and North Carolina.

Credentials

Organization Affiliations:
  • Emory University
 

My Answers

Q. How long do sperm live?
A. It depends where. Sperm are estimated to live about one-and-a-half-days in the female vagina after sex, but can potentially live in the vagina more...
Q. How do you correct breathing from an asthma attack without an inhaler?
A. Asthma is a condition that results in inflammation in the airways, which makes them overly sensitive to triggers in the environment. In response to...
Q. Can adults get hand, foot, and mouth disease?
A. Yes. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by viruses from a group called enteroviruses. HFMD is common in infants and children, but can...
Q. How do I treat mosquito bites?
A. People vary in their reactions to mosquito bites. Most people develop itchy, raised bumps on the skin that last several days. No treatment is...
Q. Where is the vulva?
A. The vulva is the name for women’s external genitalia. The vulva includes the labia majora, labia minora, mons pubis, the most exterior portion of the...
Q. What is BUN?
A. BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen, one of the values checked on a routine blood chemistry test. Nitrogen is excreted from the body by the kidneys...
Q. What are platelets?
A. Platelets are cell fragments derived from bone marrow cells called megakaryocytes. Platelets circulate in blood, but are much smaller than red or...
Q. Should I call the doctor if my baby has a fever?
A. Any fever in the first months could indicate a significant infection requiring immediate attention. All children under two months old with a true...
Q. Does having the flu give you immunity against getting it again?
A. The answer is yes ... and no ... After an episode of influenza, you are immune to that particular influenza virus. The catch is that there is no...
Q. Have there been any reports of lingering side effects after the flu or H1N1?
A. In the vast majority of people, influenza infection is a very uncomfortable, but brief, illness. The worst symptoms start to improve in a few days...
Q. Does anyone know how soon after you have completed chemo that one could get a flu shot?
A. Only your oncologist can answer this question. It's worth asking him or her, too, because depending on your cancer and its treatment, you may be at...
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