Saturday, May 18, 2024

Allergies

What Is an Allergy? It's what happens when your immune system reacts to something that’s usually harmless. Those triggers, which doctors call "allergens," can include pollen, mold,...

ASTHMA

Symptoms of Asthma; What Does Asthma Feel Like? Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes with increased production of sticky secretions inside the tubes....

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency

What Is AAT Deficiency? Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disease, which means it’s passed down to you from your parents. It can cause serious lung or liver disease. You may...

Stomach Aches: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Intestinal Gas It’s natural to have gas in your digestive tract, and to pass gas regularly. In fact, everyone passes gas at least 12 times...

Centre hikes windfall tax on crude oil, export of diesel, ATF

In line with firming global oil prices, the Central Government has raised the seven-month-old windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well...

Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Causes Bacterial infection, caused by contaminated food or water Viral infection Parasites, which can enter the body through food or water Food intolerance, such...

Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Everyone suffers the occasional mild headache, but if you experience debilitating pain and/or abnormally frequent headaches, you probably want to find relief. There are...

Cold and Flu: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Colds and influenza (flu) are the most common illnesses among college students. Causes Both of these illnesses are upper respiratory infections, meaning they involve your nose, throat, and lungs....

Mononucleosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Cause Mononucleosis is an illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is spread through saliva. Symptoms The most well known symptom of “mono“ is extreme fatigue,...

Conjunctivitis (“pink eye“): Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Causes Conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelids and part of your eyeballs, has several possible causes. It could be...