Dr. Howard Smith discusses how to winterize your respiratory system by purchasing and using warm mist humidifers. More information about this subject may be found at www.drhowardsmith.com/humidifiers.

Dr. Howard Smith discusses tympanostomy tube insertion surgery for management of recurrent ear infections and persistent middle ear infections. He discusses the indications for surgery, the benefits of the surgery, the potential complications of the operation, and the necessary follow up. He also discusses adenoidectomy as an adjunct to the ear surgery. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

Dr. Howard Smith teaches you how to prevent and treat nosebleeds.

Dr. Howard Smith discusses do-it-yourself treatment recipes for adults and children. The regimen is based on the SAACD (pronounced sacked) protocol with S=saline; A=antihistamines; A=anti-inflammatory medications; C=cromolyn; D=decongestants. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

Dr. Howard Smith teaches you how to prevent ear pain, ear damage, and hearing problems when you and your children are flying, going up into the mountains, or even riding an elevator. He shares with you his "recipes" for decongestion and pressure equalization for the trip up and, of most importance, for the trip down.

Dr. Howard Smith teaches you how to prevent sunburn and skin damage for yourself and your kids by knowing how to use the SPF = sun protection factor listed on your suncreens to calculate how long you can safely remain in the sun. The formula: SPF X 30 minutes (for average complexion) - number of safe minutes. Use 20 minutes for babies and light complexion and 40 minutes for olive skin or dark complexion. For safety, use half the listed SPF (15 instead of 30) so the formula becomes: (SPF/2) X 30 minutes (for average complexion)= number of safe minutes.

Dr. Howard Smith discusses the treatment of children with middle ear fluid and hearing losses with an emphasis on avoiding surgery and placement of tympanostomy tubes. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

Dr. Howard Smith discusses the causes, prevention, and treatment of springtime and other allergies in children and adults. He discusses a typical case of springtime allergic rhinitis, and reviews the recipes useful for treating these problems. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

Dr. Howard Smith discusses the causes and non-surgical treatment for persistent ear infections in children. He begins by discussing normal speech development. He discusses a typical case of persisting ear infections, the superVIP treatment recipe for this situation, and the long-term medical management of such children. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

Dr. Howard Smith discusses the causes and non-surgical treatment for recurrent ear infections in children and adults. He begins by reviewing when your child should see a specialist. He discusses the specialty evaluation of ear infections, the use of antibiotics as prophylaxis, and other treatments. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

Dr. Howard Smith warns that noise at work can raise your blood pressure and heart rate with greater subsequent risks of heart attack and stroke.

Dr. Howard Smith discussed the causes and cures for acute sinus infections in children and adults. He first helps you to know your nose, then reviews the causes of sinusitis, follows with a discussion of the treatments for sinus infections, and ends with a list of danger signs which should tell you that your child or you should see a specialist. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

Dr. Howard Smith warns that work stress can lead to heart disease and other serious illnesses by triggering unhealthy lifestyle choices.

Dr. Howard Smith reviews the causes of acute ear infections, tells you why antibiotics are sometimes not necessary and why, at other times, they are never enough to cure the infection. He tells you when your child or grandchild needs a visit to an ear specialist. Dr. Smith tells you about a "miracle" electronic device which can tell you if your child has a significant ear problem saving needless visits to the doctor. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

If you like to exercise or have asthma, fish oil may be your perfect dietary supplement. Listen as Dr. Howard Smith explains why.

Dr. Howard Smith reports that the use of aspirin is increasing among those with heart disease and those at risk for developing it such as diabetics.

Keep a smile on your face, and in your heart, it is THE BEST MEDICINE. Dr. Howard Smith gives you a few more reasons why this is true.

Chocolate is the love food, and, if you love your heart, give it and your circulation some dark chocolate regularly. Dr. Howard Smith explains why.

Dr. Howard Smith shares his tips for winterizing your nose, your skin, and your mind. He shares his recipes for preventing nosebleeds. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com and includes information about humidifiers and managing nosebleeds.

Dr. Howard Smith reviews the dismal statistics that all too few women have annual mammograms and provides motivation for women to schedule one.

Dr. Howard Smith reveals his recipe for treating the common cold He reviews the lies they tell us about colds including the details about Vitamin C. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments via Skype at using screen name drhowardsmith, by dialing 860-266-2835, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com

The aftermath of prenatal bleeding.

Control risk factors for heart disease all through your life.

Does smoking earlier in life lead to heavier smoking later on?

Does the use of forceps at delivery of a baby affect the subsequent IQ?

Dr. Howard Smith discusses measures to take in order to prevent ear damage as we humans cannot regenerate our ear tissues.

Dr. Howard Smith warns parents to be cautious when exercising with their babies in hand.

Dr. Howard Smith warns you about the dangers of some over-the-counter agents touted for indigestion.

Dr. Howard Smith reviews the measures you should take to help promote healing after a musculoskeletal injury.

In this initial podcast, Dr. Howard Smith introduces himself, reviews his professional training and clinical experience, and discusses his experience in radio. He outlines the purposes of the Oncall podcast series. Listeners may reach Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com or by Skype at drhowardsmith or at 860-266-2835.