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Definition of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung condition when one or both lungs are infected by fungi, viruses or bacteria causing inflammation of the air sacs of the lungs. The lung sacs known as alveoli is filled with pus or fluid resulting in symptoms like cough combined with phlegm, breathing difficulty, chills and … Continue reading
Osteoarthritis Lifestyle and Home Remedies
You can easily manage your osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms by doing regular exercise and losing weight.
Individuals with OA should make it a point to avoid or lessen the stress and impact on the problematic joint. Bearing daily frequent pressure on the degenerating cartilage can only accelerate the damage. OA sufferers … Continue reading
Influenza Complications
The flu virus can cause a lot of complications. They can include pericarditis (inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart), myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation), heart attack, central nervous system disease, myositis (inflammation of the muscles) and bacterial or viral pneumonia.
Moreover, sinus infections and ear infections, particularly in children can … Continue reading
Headaches Complications
Some types of headaches can worsen and lead to other medical complications if improper medical attention is given them.
Complications from chronic daily headaches can include:
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety
- Depression
For migraines, complications can entail:
Stomach problems – Medications for your migraines like ibuprofen can cause side effects like ulcers, … Continue reading
Influenza – Preparing for Your Appointment
Listed below are certain questions you may ask your nurse or doctor to help you better manage your flu symptoms.
- How can I distinguish between the symptoms of a cold and the symptoms of the flu?
- Will I develop a fever? If so, how long will the fever last? Can
Insomnia – Preparing For your Appointment
You need to consult with your doctor if youíre having problems with your sleep. In order to make your appointment productive, help your doctor by coming fully prepared for your insomnia appointment. Listed below are some tips that can better prepare you for your appointment.
What you can do
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Coping with Dandruff
Listed below are some helpful ways to help you deal with your dandruff problem.
Massage – If you want your scalp to be well nourished you need to massage it at least once a week. This will help improve blood circulation in that area of the head.
Allergy – Allergy … Continue reading
Stress Risk Factors
All people experience stress in one degree or another. Some can handle their stress very well while some can be overwhelmed by it and can result in mental or physical health conditions that can be deadly if not managed properly. There are people prone to stress and it manifests in … Continue reading
Causes of Sore Throat
Sore throat can come from or more of a number of causes. Some of these causes can include:
- Strep infection – If your physician suspects that you suffer from a strep throat, he may use a Q-tip to swab the back of your throat to test it for any strep