Lung cancer symptoms are rarely felt until the disease has developed into an advanced stage. Even when symptoms are felt, people often tolerate them for some time before they seek medical assistance. For instance, it’s easy to shrug off shortness of breath as being out of shape, or a chronic cough as a bad cold [...]

Your most important goals are to lock on to what’s causing the allergic reaction and then avoid it like the plague.
Get your identifications straight: poison ivy—three-leaved, spiked green plant with red stem; poison oak—three-leaved with serrated edges; and poison sumac—fernlike leaves with fruit that grows between the leaf and the branch. If you don’t [...]

Alternative medicine refers to non-conventional methods of treatment that may not have proven scientific validity for their effectiveness, although such treatments have been used to help people cope with chronic illnesses and pain symptoms such as migraine, allergies, arthritis and asthma. Some patients who are diagnosed with cancer or other forms of debilitating illnesses have [...]

Table of Contents
What is an Influenza Pandemic?
How should I prepare?
How can I protect myself?
What travel precautions are being taken?
Where can I learn more?
Glossary
About Influenza
Influenza (the “flu”) is a seasonal respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. The viruses can cause mild to severe illness sometimes resulting in death. It is important to note that the flu [...]

Lung cancer symptoms are rarely felt until the disease has developed into an advanced stage. Even when symptoms are felt, people often tolerate them for some time before they seek medical assistance. For instance, it’s easy to shrug off shortness of breath as being out of shape, or a chronic cough as a bad cold [...]

Waiting in your doctor’s office can make you feel nervous, impatient, or even scared. You might worry about what’s wrong with you. You might feel annoyed because you’re not getting other things done. Then when you see your doctor or nurse, the visit seems to be so short. You might have only a few minutes [...]

Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
There is no single test, the final diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, even if the technique of imaging techniques for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease and plates strand becomes stronger and more precise. However, a comprehensive approach, responsible WorkUp diagnosis by a physician expert can cause symptoms such as Alzheimer’s disease, with more [...]

Middle ear infections (otitis media) are one of the most common reason why kids see a doctor. I remember having ear infections as a child – the deep ache, with pain so severe that I couldn’t really do anything other than just lie in bed. Most middle ear infections are due to viral and bacterial [...]

What are Migraines?
Migraine headache is a chronic condition affecting approximately 6% of men and 18% of women. Symptoms can be severe, disrupt daily activities, require bed rest, and potentially last for days. The cause of migraines is not completely understood, although is thought to be related to chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels [...]

What is Non-allergic Rhinitis?
Non-allergic rhinitis is a medical condition of unknown cause, leading to symptoms very similar to allergic rhinitis, or hay-fever. Approximately half of people suffering from allergies also have a non-allergic component to their symptoms. Unlike allergies, which can be a seasonal problem, symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis are typically year-round. Non-allergic rhinitis also [...]

Nasal saline irrigation has been shown to be a beneficial therapy in the treatment and prevention of sinus infections and allergic rhinitis. This non-pharmacologic therapy involves rinsing the nasal passages with a salt-water solution, helping to rid the nose of allergens and mucus. This may reduce the need for antibiotics in those people prone to [...]

What is Sinusitis?
Sine infection, also called sinusitis, defined as inflammation of one or more sinuses. Sinuses are hollow cavities in the bones of the face. The sinuses are lined with mucous membranes, which usually produces fluid - the liquid is usually water channel into the nasal passages and swallowed throughout the day. However, when the [...]