Patients with cough frequently present to clinicians working in both primary and secondary care. An acute cough, which often follows an upper respiratory tract infection, may be initially disruptive but is usually self‐limiting and rarely needs significant medical intervention. A chronic cough often points towards some underlying lung pathology but many a time it presents …
Here we’re most concerned about three types of air pollutant that cause environmental and health problems: Particulate matter (PMs). The most dangerous tiny particles of air pollution can penetrate deep into our lungs, and can even get into the bloodstream. Particulates worsen heart and lung disease. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2). A toxic gas that you might sometimes notice …
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Immunotherapy, commonly called allergy shots, was first introduced in 1911. Immunotherapy is a unique way of treating allergies and asthma. Medications treat the symptoms of allergies. Immunotherapy, however, changes the way a person’s immune system is reacting to the environment. In allergic people, the immune system is reacting to common things in the environment such …
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Asthma, Allergy, and Medications…some must-know facts The majority of older adults take multiple Asthma medications. This increases the risk of interactions and side effects, especially in adults who suffer from allergies or asthma. The following information will help you have an informed conversation with your asthma doctor about which asthma medications may be best for you. Asthma Medications Certain …
Discussion centered around the pathological mechanism of Allergy diseases and how the novel approach of Immunotherapy can modify the complex course of Allergy cascade and may lead to complete cure also. The benefits of Immunotherapy are. The decreased need for medications, Diminished chances of exacerbation Improved Quality of Life Prevention of progression of the disease …
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