Archive:  May 2018

Asthma Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management & Treatment

Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease that causes airways in the lungs to become irritated and inflamed, making it hard to breathe. Studies show that an estimated 300 million people worldwide have asthma, with around 250,000 annual deaths attributed to this disease. Asthma can begin at any age but commonly starts in childhood. Typically, children grow out of asthma by their teens. Asthma is one of the most frequent causes of the admission to the hospital for children. Asthma usually runs in families and can be associated with allergic conditions like eczema and hay fever. Symptoms People who have asthma continue –>

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Causes and Treatments of Migraine Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints; everyone will more than likely experience them at one point in their life. They can affect anyone regardless of their age, gender, or race. Studies have found that nearly half of adults worldwide will experience a headache at least once a year. A migraine is a form of a primary headache and can have a severe impact on a person’s life. Migraines can not only affect a person’s health but can also lead to other problems that make it challenging to attend work or school regularly. It has been reported that continue –>

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How to Recognize a Stroke

Did you know that a stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America and the leading cause of adult disability? It is important to be informed of the signs and symptoms that lead up to a stroke to make sure you can quickly help the person having a stroke or get help if that person is you. A stroke happens when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off. The symptoms of a stroke depend on the region of the brain that is being affected by the loss of blood supply and can include continue –>

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