Asthma is a chronic lung condition in which the airways are inflamed, causing an inability to breathe normally. It is a condition which can be easily misunderstood, despite the extensiveness of the condition. This is probably due to the very common symptoms such as cough, sneezing, wheezing, etc. These symptoms can apply to any disease […]
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Smoking And Its Effect On The Heart And Blood Vessels
Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causes numerous ailments and impacts health in general. Worldwide, smoking causes 7 million deaths each year and is one of the leading preventable cause of death. Research and studies have shown that smoking increases the risk: for coronary heart disease and stroke by 2 to 4 […]
FAQ About Tuberculosis
What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB is an infectious disease affecting the lungs. It is an airborne disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is classified into two; Latent TB & Active TB In latent TB, the bacteria remain inactive in the body, causing no symptoms. In such cases, the condition […]
The other side of snoring
Snoring is a common phenomenon, which is often joked about. People who snore in their sleep are often the target of jokes and mockery. However, people fail to realize that snoring could have a dark side and that snoring could actually be a symptom of a serious underlying condition. Snoring is such a common concern […]