Infectious thyroiditis can develop due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. It can be acute or subacute, and can cause symptoms such as throat pain and thyroid gland swelling. “Thyroiditis” ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially life threatening condition that doctors categorize as acute, subacute, or chronic. Deep vein thrombosis can increase a person’s risk of any type of ...

Two conservative interventions are effective for treating acute and subacute spine pain, new research suggests. Results from the SPINE CARE randomized controlled trial showed that 6–8 weeks of an ...

Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, has three distinct stages: acute, subacute, and chronic. Many dermatologists use these terms with patients to help them understand their symptoms, ...