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Monthly Archives : December, 2013

Rashes – Definition

Rashes essentially are the changes in the tactile attribute and/or color of a person’s skin. A skin rash is also termed as skin inflammation, skin redness, erythema, rubor or skin lesion.

Types of Rashes

There are different types of rashes. Each type of rash has its own corresponding consistency, shape … Continue reading

Sciatica Treatments and Drugs

A large percentage of acute sciatica cases are treated with pain medications usually taken at home. For chronic sciatica patients, treatment entails medical and self-help treatments.

Addressing Short-Term Sciatica

Painkillers – NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen and many kinds of over-the-counter painkillers are some of the best treatments for … Continue reading

Definition of Asthma

Asthma is defined as a long-term or chronic lung condition that restricts and inflames the airways. The effects of asthma include episodes of:

  • Coughing – This often strikes early in the morning or at night
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness
  • Wheezing – A squeaky or whistling sound whenever you respire
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Dandruff Risk Factors

There are a wide variety of possible risk factors for dandruff conditions. Knowing more about these risk factors can help you diagnose dandruff and seek for treatments that work.

Medically Related Dandruff Cases

Compromised Immune system –Patients with a weakened immune system caused by conditions like HIV or AIDS are … Continue reading

Gastritis Preparing for Your Appointment

When you consult with your family physician to report about your gastritis symptoms, your doctor will evaluate you for any symptoms and signs of gastritis. He may then refer you to a medical specialist, a gastroenterologist, if he thinks you are suffering from gastritis.

You need to be well-prepared for … Continue reading

Influenza Coping and Support

You can find relief from your flu symptoms with practical and natural remedies.

Salt water or saline nasal drops – You can get these drops at any grocery or drug store over-the-counter. They are very safe for children, nonirritating and quite effective. To use, apply a number of drops into … Continue reading

Asthma Symptoms

Asthma comes with the typical signs and symptoms like:

  • Shortness of breath – Asthma is typified by people having difficulty breathing. Asthmatic people feel out of breath or unable to catch their breath. Attempting to breathe air out of the lungs becomes complicated during an asthma attack.
  • Tightness of the
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Prevention of Migraines

The best way to prevent the onset of migraines or at least to prepare for an incoming attack is to know the triggers causing them and to recognize the preceding symptoms of a migraine attack.

Knowing your migraine early warning signs – The signs or symptoms that precede a migraine … Continue reading

Sciatica Prevention

It may be difficult to prevent the onset of sciatica, but you can take some measures to help prevent a herniated disc as well as other kinds back problems that can result in sciatica.

Handling and Lifting

Mishandling and improperly lifting objects are one of the most common reasons … Continue reading

Asthma Risk Factors

Most people have specific risk factors that make them prone to respiratory problems like asthma. Avoiding these risk factors is important in preventing asthma conditions. It is true that you can do nothing to change you family history or gender but you definitely can do something to avoid allergens, inhaling … Continue reading