06th July 2008
Sleep Apnea is pause of breath during sleep. One or more breath is lost in this cessation, and it occurs through out the sleep. The reason is decreased level of oxygen in blood and can be caused due to obstruction in passage of air, due to a tonsil or the...
06th July 2008
Nasal strips, nose drops and sprays aid in proper functioning of the respiratory system by clearing the passage of air. Aromatherepy also claims to help breathe better. Nasal strip is an adhesive pad embedded with plastic bands. When the pad is placed acr...
04th July 2008
Nasal sprays are small pumps that spray medicine into the nose, and are used for clearing congestion of the nose in case of an allergy or cold. Sprays containing antihistamines are used for allergies, like those caused by pollen or dust. Steroid and decon...
03rd July 2008
Nose drops are used for draining the nose. The drops help relieve nasal congestion or plugged ears, in case of allergies, sinus, cold etc. The drops, as in the case of sprays help in narrowing the blood vessels in the lining of the nose, thereby less blo...
03rd July 2008
Migraine is a neurological ailment that has many symptoms. The main symptom is headache and more women than men suffer from migraine. Throbbing ache on one side of the head accompanied by nausea and vomiting that can last from a few hours to even days. Pa...
03rd July 2008
Apnea means suspension of breathing, which is either voluntary or involuntary, that is caused by drugs or some external reason like strangulation, or trauma. During apnea the respiratory muscles do not function, and the volume of the lungs remains unchang...