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 Sharing is a virtue and there’s no doubt about that; however, what you share makes a big difference. When it comes to healthcare and the prevention of diseases and infections, sharing can prove to be hazardous. Hence, in such cases, it pays to be practical rather than emotional. For example, when you know that [...]
 Occupational asthma is a disorder that is characterized by variable obstruction of the respiratory passages, caused by a specific external agent at one’s workplace. While most people are aware of the emotional triggers and common allergens for asthma such as pollens, dust, strong odors, and animal dander, not many realize that exposure to certain [...]
 A hernia is basically a rupture in the muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes into an area where it is not normally contained. Being a mechanical defect, this is a purely surgical condition and does not respond to medicines. Medicines can only be given to offer symptomatic relief in some cases, just [...]
Swine flu is in the news again with reports of fresh cases from various parts of the country. So, here’s a flashback session to brush up your memory about the scourge, so that your grey cells don’t fail you when it comes to identifying, or at least suspecting, this infection. For those with only short-term [...]
With the swine flu deaths being recorded in India now, it is crucial for every citizen to get aware of this disease, its correct symptoms and the right place for treatment. Information on swine flu will be helpful in saving yourself and also in guiding someone you know having the symptoms to the right hospital. [...]
Asthma comes from an ancient Greek word meaning panting or short-drawn breath. It is a chronic inflammation of the airways in the lungs that result in obstruction of air flow. Asthma usually begins in childhood although onset in adulthood is not uncommon. It is a chronic lung disease characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, airflow [...]
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