Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is the first step to ensuring medical help is received immediately. For each minute a stroke goes untreated and blood flow to the brain continues to be blocked, a person loses about 1.9 million neurons. This could mean that a person’s speech, […]
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Having asthma may not be a cause that can lead you to lung cancer. People who are not taking medications in the proper way and are experiencing persistent inflamed airways and are also regularly getting exposed to specific chemical mediators are at maximum risk of developing lung cancer. People who are asthmatic and are also […]
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There are many aggravating factors which trigger asthma symptoms. If you or your loved one is asthmatic, it is best recommended that you consult a pulmonologist at the earliest and understand your triggers that may be causing asthmatic attacks. It is also recommended that you mould your lifestyle in such a way that you are […]
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease. It is characterized by obstruction, hyperinflation, mucussecretion that’s leads to mucus plug formation, limitation of airflow. Signs and Symptoms associated with Asthma: Recurring episodes of cough Chest tightness Breathlessness and wheezing Symptoms of asthma occur at night or in early morning, vary over time and in intensity Triggers […]
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Exposure to various irritants and substances that trigger allergies (allergens) can trigger signs and symptoms of asthma. These signs and symptoms are to be taken up seriously and should be followed up with immediate medical attention. Any delay in medical attention can complicate a situation. The most important aspect to be understood is that asthmatic […]
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Asthma is a disease which affects airways of lungs. Asthma can occur in any age group. Patients can have symptoms throughout the year in perennial variant or can have intermittent symptoms with periods of recovery in between. Asthma is a chronic and inflammatory disease like other chronic disorders such as hypertension and diabetes which can’t […]
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Asthma is a disease which affects airways of lungs. Asthma can occur in any age group. Patients can have symptoms throughout the year in perennial variant or can have intermittent symptoms with periods of recovery in between. Asthma is a chronic and inflammatory disease like other chronic disorders such as hypertension and diabetes which can’t […]
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Feeling short of breath can be an uncomfortable or frightening experience. The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnea. This can start suddenly, over minutes to hours. It can also happen over a longer period of time, from weeks to months. It can be caused by problems with the lungs or with the heart, […]
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Asthma is treated with different types of medicines. The medicines can be given in the form of inhalers, liquids, tablets or capsules. Medicines are prescribed on the basis of frequency (how often you have symptoms) and the severity of symptoms. Long-Term Controller Medicines One group of medicines is used for long-term control of asthma symptoms. […]
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Asthma is a common disease that involves inflammation (cellular injury) and narrowing of the airways leading to the lungs. Asthma can occur in both children and adults. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), some 235 million people currently suffer from asthma. It is a common disease among children. Its incidence has been increasing in the recent years. […]
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Coughing of blood ( Hemoptysis ) is a sign of airway or lungs disease. The amount and quality range from blood mixed with sputum each time you cough or you cough up several cups of blood or even massive bleeding. Massive bleeding is an emergency but this situation is uncommon. No matter how small the […]
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Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. Overall incidence is 1.8million which constitutes almost 12.9% of total new cases. Almost 58% of these cases are detected in less developed countries. Lung cancer is estimated to be responsible for nearly 1in 5(1.59 million deaths ,19.4% of total )of all cancer related deaths, which is highest […]
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Asthma is a major disease that is prevalent and affects people of all age groups. It is important that we prevent asthma by using proper techniques. Simple environmental conditions and controls can ensure that you prevent asthma. Refer to the list given below for preventing asthma. Environment: Extremely hot and humid weather and poor air […]
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Air pollution has adverse effects on your health. The use of fire for heating and cooking is responsible for exposure to smoke. This is one of the most important reason due to which respiratory ailments happen. The concentration and the rise in the emissions of pollutants from dwellings and factories is also responsible for you […]
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A number of recent studies have shown that indoor air pollution is now a greater health hazard than outdoor air pollution. The health effects can range from mild fatigue to severe respiratory distress and death. Although there is no absolute way to completely curb the pollution, the following steps will help you minimize the indoor […]
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As we all know that 31st May of every year is celebrated as No Tobacco Day. It is not just a day of advocacy, but a day of introspection. Do you know cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor account for 90% of lung cancer and causes cancers of the mouth, nose, throat, voicebox […]
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Tobacco either in form of cigarette or in form of smokeless i.e as chew , dip, sniff, twist, plug, can produce a serious health risk and can have countable negative impacts on our health. Both of them can shorten our life span as well as can produce a range of serious illnesses that can prove to […]
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Asthma is a disease affecting the airways or tubes that carry air to and from your lungs. In asthmatic patients, these airways become narrow due to inflammation on the inside walls. This causes difficulty in breathing and also increases a person’s susceptibility to allergies. Narrow airways mean discomfort in breathing and chest tightness, as well […]
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Asthma can be defined as a disease of the airways, which if left untreated can cause major complications. When associated with co morbidity such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity, asthma can cause major issues. It is best that it is detected at the right time and proper care and medication is followed. If […]
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As the temperatures go down, we see a spurt in ailments that are driven by cold temperatures. The incidence of cold and flu rise, people experience flare ups in arthritic conditions and disorders of the respiratory system also witness a rise. Asthma is one such condition whose patients dread the dipping temperatures as it makes […]
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