Asthma Definition, Triggers, and First-Aid Treatment
Asthma can be defined as a chronic inflammatory illness of the airways. When asthmatic patients come into contact with triggers of an asthma attack, the airways become inflamed, filled with mucus, and narrow becoming difficult to breathe. Asthma Triggers According to modern scientific research, the following are factors that may trigger an asthma attack in […]
Severe Asthma Attacks Can Become a Life-Threatening Emergency
In an asthma exacerbation, also called an asthma attack, your airways become inflamed and swollen. Contracting of the muscles around the airways and additional mucus production causes the bronchial tubes to narrow. During asthma attacks, you may wheeze, cough, or have trouble breathing. Symptoms of minor asthma attacks get better with prompt home remedies. However, […]
Everything You Want to Know About Pneumonia and Covid-19
Pneumonia infects the lungs and is caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Pneumonia causes tiny air sacs in your lungs called alveoli to fill them with fluid. The complication of the Covid-19 caused by the new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 is also associated with pneumonia. This blog looks at pneumonia vs. Covid symptoms, analyzing the differences, […]
Heat Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Heatstroke is a heat-related illness accompanied by dehydration. When a person is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, the body temperature may rise to 104 F or above. The patient’s body may not be able to cool itself down through the skin by sweating or heat radiation. This extreme body temperature causes the nervous system […]
Abdominal Pain: Causes, Types/Location, and Treatment
Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints among adults. But, it affects children too. The pain can be sudden and acute or chronic, meaning the symptoms are less severe, but last for long. Acute abdominal pain is more common and it causes unbearable pain and at times requires an emergency room treatment for […]
How to Cope with Nausea and Vomiting and The Basic Treatment Options
What is Nausea? If you have experienced an unpleasant feeling in your stomach that comes with an uncontrollable need to vomit, then you should have a vivid idea of what nausea is. You see, some people dread pregnancies, medication, and long distances because of their motion sickness since they always feel like they are on […]
Older Adults and COVID-19: How Does COVID-19 Affect Older Adults?
Current statistics made available by the CDC show that eight out of ten COVID-19 deaths have been in adults 65 years or older. The older a person is, the greater the risk of severe illness. This means that people in their 70s are at more risk than people in their 60s and so on. They […]
Understanding Heart Attack Symptoms and Risk Factors in Women
A heart attack is a severe health condition that requires immediate care. Initially, men were believed to at higher risk of developing complications due to heart attacks. However, the disease can affect both genders equally. The signs and symptoms might vary from men to women. Therefore, knowing the symptoms and how women and heart disease […]
Coronavirus and High Blood Pressure and How to Reduce the Risks of Complications
During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure have been highly affected. However, do you know what the link between the Coronavirus and high blood pressure is? In this blog, you will get to see how you might be at risk of complications when you contract COVID-19 with high blood […]
Examples, Causes and Signs of Serious Infections
In case you suffer from a serious infection, you are likely to experience severe pain and discomfort. In some cases, patients suffering from serious infections may die or get permanent damage due to a lack of or delayed treatment.When identified early, infections are easy to treat hence harmless. However, when allowed to progress, these mild […]