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29th September 2009
As the term implies, telephone triage is the interaction between the nurse and client that takes place in a telephone conversation or encounter. Telephone triage
involves the process of providing safe, effective and appropriate solutions to health-rela... Read >
Author: callcare17th September 2009
As the temperatures soar to over 30 degrees and the sun shines above us, millions of people in the UK are currently enduring that inner debate: Shall I, or shan't I?
While the sound of the sea, a gentle breeze and a freshly squeezed orange juice would ... Read >
Author: Subin16th September 2009
Ever wondered what really causes a sinus infection? There are many possibilities and it is sometimes hard to pinpoint which one is the culprit. You could have gotten it while you are at work, out in the mall, doing a certain activity or even at home so he... Read >
Author: Alden Robinson10th September 2009
Molds are fungi that grow in the environment and are helpful in biodegradation or natural decaying of dried leaves. They also play an important role in the production of various foods, antibacterial medications and drinks. Though how useful they may be ... Read >
Author: NYC Mold Removal31st August 2009
A special type of honey indigenous to New Zealand has been found to be effective in eliminating the discomfort of heartburn and Acid Reflux Disease.
Heartburn is when you have a burning sensation in your chest behind your breastbone. It is a symptom o... Read >
Author: honeymark11th August 2009
As the temperatures soar to over 30 degrees and the sun shines above us, millions of people in the UK are currently enduring that inner debate: Shall I, or shan't I?
While the sound of the sea, a gentle breeze and a freshly squeezed orange juice would ... Read >
Author: Sam Brookes30th July 2009
Influenza is a viral infection disease that is highly contagious, even a handshake with an infected individual can easily pass on the disease on for example. Masks and vaccines do help to protect you from the disease but cannot do much if you catch the vi... Read >
Author: Ajay01916th July 2009
Is Psoriasis the Bane of Your Life?
“There’s no need to suffer any longer now there is Psoriasis Treatment & Relief using Dermasis Cream”
Psoriasis Treatment & Relief using Dermasis Cream
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis i... Read >
Author: The Doctor04th June 2009
Sodium hydroxide is one of the strongest alkaline with a chemical formula NaOH. It is also known as lye or caustic soda. Industries use this compound in manufacturing paper, pulp, textiles, soap, and many cleaning agents. This strong base forms heat-ev... Read >
Author: joalesto18th May 2009
Adenoviruses are viruses affecting both humans and animals and were initially isolated in human adenoids ( tonsils ) — hence the name. The infections caused by these viruses tend to cause illnesses mainly in your toddlers’ respiratory system. Child... Read >
Author: Paul12th May 2009
No one test can definitively diagnose asthma. Your health professional may diagnose asthma using a breathing test such as spirometry or peak expiratory flow, as well as your medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory tests to make file diagno... Read >
Author: John Adison11th May 2009
Babies are susceptible to respiratory infections and may commonly be seen coughing or wheezing. However, mostly these symptoms are related to colds, or infections of the upper respiratory tract. However, coughing or wheezing may also indicate asthma.
Wh... Read >
Author: Paul28th April 2009
Today, bronchitis is considered as one of the most common diseases in the world. Usually, people who suffer from bronchitis are people who have weak respiratory system. Infants, children, the elderly and people who smoke tobacco are the ones usually affec... Read >
Author: July Somma26th April 2009
Type 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity and the insulin concern is either the insufficiency of its production or the lack of response by the body cells to insulin functions.
Hence, treatments involve the implementation of a proper diet, enough... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson22nd April 2009
7 Essential Tips On Bronchitis and Treatment For Bronchitis
When searching for bronchitis and treatment for bronchitis information online, I happened to find some tips - 7 of them, in fact.
I hope that you find them useful...as it's taken our resear... Read >
Author: Coran Levison21st April 2009
Influenza, also known as flu, is the clinical condition that results from infection with influenza viruses. The main effects of the influenza viruses are on the upper respiratory tract, the nose and throat, with possible spread and involvement of the lung... Read >
Author: shalini15th April 2009
Basil is by far one of the most popular herbs, noted for both its wonderful flavor and its lovely form and color. Describing its flavor is not easy; sweet and pungent, it can taste of lemon, licorice, mint, even cinnamon! The plants come in many colors, f... Read >
Author: petersonbran15th April 2009
Basil is by far one of the most popular herbs, noted for both its wonderful flavor and its lovely form and color. Describing its flavor is not easy; sweet and pungent, it can taste of lemon, licorice, mint, even cinnamon! The plants come in many colors, f... Read >
Author: petersonbran04th April 2009
The body comprises a lot of human system. These systems must function well so that the body can work well. See some system here.
We talk about the study of life when we talk about biology. This study includes everything about living things – animals... Read >
Author: Urmann28th February 2009
Conjunctivitis, or more commonly known as "Pink Eye", is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. The condition is most commonly due to an allergic reaction or an infection. It is usually vir... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle10th February 2009
Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Coughs are one of the most frequent symptoms of childhood illness A cough can be caused by inflammation of your upper respiratory tract (throat and windpipe) due to a viral infection. Coughing... Read >
Author: shalini23rd January 2009
The common cold is caused by any of a number of viruses that can involve the upper respiratory tract. As your body fights the attacking virus, you get the symptoms of a cold, including nasal congestion, sneezing and sniffles.
How well protected are you... Read >
Author: Tamra Hammett RD, LDN21st January 2009
Time and again, cough and cold have always been a frequent and recurring problem among humans. Cough is an action your body takes to get rid of substances that are irritating to your air passages from the nose and mouth to the lungs. Cough occurs when spe... Read >
Author: Steve16th January 2009
Do you remember the last time you laugh your hearts out? Did you feel good?
Many of us don’t even remember the last time the laugh because of the stressful world we are living in. But have you ever thought that it could give bad effects on your health... Read >
Author: Laura Roberts07th January 2009
Acute bronchitis is a result of the inflammation of the large bronchitis in the lungs. This is usually caused by viral and bacteria pathogens. The symptoms experienced include an expectorant cough, fever, fatigue, headaches, breathlessness, pain in the ch... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th January 2009
Chronic bronchitis as its name suggests is a chronic condition therefore it is best to hinder the progression of the condition in its nascent stages. An episode of bronchitis begins as acute bronchitis, it is a generalized inflammation of upper respirator... Read >
Author: amycheung07th January 2009
Chronic bronchitis as its name suggests is a chronic condition therefore it is best to hinder the progression of the condition in its nascent stages. An episode of bronchitis begins as acute bronchitis, it is a generalized inflammation of upper respirator... Read >
Author: amycheung15th December 2008
Bronchitis is an ailment of the airways manifested by the existence of sputum production and cough for at least three months in each of two successive years. From the name itself, bronchitis is the inflammation and infection of the bronchial tree. The bro... Read >
Author: Clive Harman11th December 2008
First, The Cause:
Acute bronchitis may become chronic if it is not properly treated and relieved. When a cold is allowed to continue, the infection may extend down into the lungs and become chronic. Occasionally, if it is not cured, it may encourage the ... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin11th December 2008
First, The Cause:
Changeable weather, catching cold, exposure, wet feet, chilling when not sufficiently clothed, insufficient ventilation in the house, especially in the bedrooms.
Bronchitis would be uncommon if people ate the right food, kept their sys... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin27th November 2008
There are many different diseases and conditions that can cause canine diarrhea. It isn't a disease unto itself, but simply a symptom of an underlying problem. If left untreated, diarrhea can lead to dehydration and eventually death. Let's take a look ... Read >
Author: D Swain10th November 2008
Sinusitis is inflammation or swelling of the mucous membrane that line the sinus cavities of the paranasal sinuses and it can be due to bacterial, viral, fungal or allergic reactions. Sinusitis can interfere with normal sinus drainage and causes increased... Read >
Author: mohamad ali03rd November 2008
An October 10, 2008 article from Market Watch, a part of The Wall Street Journal's digital network, published an anti-diabetics market forecast, which found that Avandia and Actos are and will continue to lose market shares and their leading marketing pos... Read >
Author: Legal17th October 2008
Meningococcemia is an acute disease of the bloodstream and developing vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels). Meningococcemia is caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. N meningitidis infection can be clinically polymorphic. The most com... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Haemophilus influenzae can cause serious invasive disease especially in young children. Invasive disease is usually caused by encapsulated strains of the organism. H. influenzae most commonly causes ear, eye, or sinus infections, and pneumonia. The H. inf... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Glanders is a rare nfectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei. It is primarily a disease of horses, donkeys and mules, though other animals such as goats, cats and dogs can be infected. Humans can get the disease, but it is rare. Burkho... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2008
The common cold, also known as a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose everyone knows premary signs of a cold. Symptoms of a common cold include nasal stuffiness and drainage, sore throat, hoarseness, cough, and pe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th August 2008
Is milk good for you? Our government says yes, but most scientists who do not work for the dairy industry say no. Why the discrepancy? Let's look at the research.
Though most people still think that milk is good for their bones, there is no evidence fo... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman25th July 2008
A cough, also known as tussis is a sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs, and usually accompanied by a distinctive sound.
Coughing is an action the body takes to get r... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch10th July 2008
The larynx is the upper portion of the trachea (pronounced TRAY-keeuh), or windpipe. When a person breathes in, air passes into the nose or mouth. It then travels down the trachea into the lungs. The larynx also contains the vocal cords, used in making so... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th June 2008
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is a bacterial infection of the lungs which is caused by a bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is a very contagious disease which causes coughing with little or no fever. The coughing may be so severe that it leads to vomiting an... Read >
Author: peterhutch19th June 2008
Sinusitis is a very common condition that is experienced by millions of people in the US, including children. This condition arises from the inflammation of the sinuses due to viral, bacterial, and various kinds of other infections.
A lot of different... Read >
Author: Owen19th June 2008
Sinusitis is a very common condition that is experienced by millions of people in the US, including children. This condition arises from the inflammation of the sinuses due to viral, bacterial, and various kinds of other infections.
A lot of different... Read >
Author: Owenskie17th June 2008
Ear ache is any ache or pain arising in the ear. It is an ache localized in the middle or inner ear. Technically ear ache may be called otalgia or otodynia. Otalgia is ear pain or an earache. Primary otalgia is from pain that originates inside the ear. Re... Read >
Author: Sander Bel05th June 2008
Try to steer clear of anyone who smokes or who has a cold. Virus particles can travel up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) through the air when someone with a cold coughs or sneezes, and even secondhand smoke can make your child more likely to get sick.
A tables... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th May 2008
Tracheitis (also known as Bacterial tracheitis or Acute bacterial tracheitis) is a bacterial infection of the trachea and is capable of producing airway obstruction. One of the most common causes is Staphylococcus aureus and often follows a recent viral u... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th May 2008
Common cold is a commonly encountered exogenous disease during the infancy, mainly caused by exogenous pathogenic factors and clinically marked by fever, aversion to cold, nasal obstruction, running nose, sneezing and cough. This morbid condition pertains... Read >
Author: tcmadvisory08th May 2008
Tobramycin is an antibiotic that is used to cure sinusitis. There are mixed reports regarding the effectiveness of its use. Some state that about 98% of the time, tobramycin successfully cures sinusitis. Others maintain that it doesn’t really help, and ... Read >
Author: Owenskie08th May 2008
Tobramycin is an antibiotic that is used to cure sinusitis. There are mixed reports regarding the effectiveness of its use. Some state that about 98% of the time, tobramycin successfully cures sinusitis. Others maintain that it doesn’t really help, and ... Read >
Author: Owen08th May 2008
Sinusitis is an acute or account upset made by the swelling of the nasal passages and rubor of the sinuses. The swollen nasal passages create a obstruction and the nasal discharges cannot be evicted; in clip infection looks.
Causes
Most cases of acu... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th May 2008
Epiglottitis is an acute life-threatening bacterial infection that results in swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis. (The epiglottis is an elastic cartilage structure at the root of the tongue that prevents food from entering the windpipe when swall... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th April 2008
An upper respiratory infection results in an obstruction or inflammation in the nasal passages. It may also be accompanied with an overproduction of the secretions of mucus. Sinusitis is one such infection.
Your sinusitis may be the kind that is caused... Read >
Author: carla san g.16th April 2008
Sinusitis is a very common condition that affects millions of people, particularly during the seasons of spring and fall. Without a sinusitis cure, that condition can make your life miserable, given that the symptoms include routine-disrupting discomforts... Read >
Author: carla san g.26th March 2008
A cold is considered as and acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the upper air passages, sometimes involving the eyes and the throat, and usually is associated with general symptoms, The “inflammation,” however, is merely a congestion due to... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th March 2008
Cold agglutinin disease is actually a group of disorders that are characterized by antierythrocyte autoantibodies that bind red blood cells at cold temperatures (< 37° C), causing hemagglutination. Chronic Cold Urticaria is a disease where hives, or la... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th March 2008
A cold is considered as and acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the upper air passages, sometimes involving the eyes and the throat, and usually is associated with general symptoms, The “inflammation,” however, is merely a congestion due to t... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne26th March 2008
Cold agglutinin disease is actually a group of disorders that are characterized by antierythrocyte autoantibodies that bind red blood cells at cold temperatures (< 37° C), causing hemagglutination. Chronic Cold Urticaria is a disease where hives, or larg... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne25th March 2008
Meningococcemia is the presence of Neisseria meningitidis (also known as meningococcus), a severe bacterical infection, in the blood stream. It is demonstrated by blood culture.
Meningococcal disease is an infection caused by the Neisseria meningitidis... Read >
Author: Alien12th March 2008
Fenugreek has been used for millennia both as a medicine and as a spice in Egypt, India, and the Middle East. Traditional medicinal uses include the treatment of wounds, bronchitis, digestive problems, arthritis, kidney problems, male reproductive conditi... Read >
Author: Alien07th March 2008
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (eg Nurofen).
These products are effective and safe when taken according to the directions. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist, as some products are not recommended with certain health cond... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne07th March 2008
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (eg Nurofen).
These products are effective and safe when taken according to the directions. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist, as some products are not recommended with certain health co... Read >
Author: Peter sams03rd March 2008
Pneumonia is not a specific disease. It is a general term for several kinds of inflammation of the lungs. Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, but it can also be caused by chemical damage to the lungs from inhaling a poisonous ga... Read >
Author: David Jones21st February 2008
Ear ache is any ache or pain arising in the ear. It is an ache localized in the middle or inner ear. Technically ear ache may be called otalgia or otodynia. Otalgia is ear pain or an earache. Primary otalgia is from pain that originates inside the ear. Re... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune02nd February 2008
Adverse drug reactions are all too common. Most are unreported; however, they contribute to over 150,000 deaths per year, making them a leading cause of death in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner has estimated that anywhere betw... Read >
Author: Legal02nd February 2008
A cold is an infection that affects the upper respiratory tract the nose, throat, sinuses trachea and bronchial tubes. It starts with a sneeze or tickle in the back of your throat. A little while later, you notice that you're coughing a bit and feel fatig... Read >
Author: Chris22nd January 2008
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis also known as Lyell's syndrome and life-threatening. It is characterized by the detachment of the top layer of skin, (epidermis) from the lower layers of the skin (dermis) all over the body. The lesion resembles that of a severe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Sinusitis is the medical term for inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the sinuses. It's usually caused by infection. Sinusitis can be acute (going on less than four weeks), subacute (4-12 weeks) or chronic. Acute sinusitis often starts as a cold, wh... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen20th January 2008
Although in ancient times perfume was merely the distillation of floral essences, perfume of today is created with both synthetic chemicals
and nature based materials derived from either animals or botanical means.Many individuals can suffer from health ... Read >
Author: Jessica Bradbury02nd October 2007
Conjunctivitis , commonly known as pink eye , is an infection of the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers the sclera ). It is a fairly common condition and usually causes no danger to the eye or your child's vision. Often called "pink ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare tumor arising from the epithelium of the nasopharynx. The nasopharynx is the upper portion of the pharynx — a 5-inch tube that extends from behind the nose to the top of the windpipe and esophagus in your neck. It is a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th August 2007
Read this Article to know the most of the Home Remedies for Cough which are especially recommended by most of the users. First we will discuss about Cough and its causes
Cough is an important reflex action, which the body undertakes to get rid of subst... Read >
Author: Tom alter07th August 2007
Diagnosis for Asthma
It is often difficult to immediately certify that asthma is the diagnosis. To reach a conclusion, the doctor will need information on:
* The symptoms, such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath
* What triggers th... Read >
Author: Alien25th July 2007
Although there are many effective treatments both prescription and herbal-based, currently available for migraine headaches, there is no cure. Treatment is generally aimed first at preventing a migraine and then reducing the duration and intensity should ... Read >
Author: Alien20th July 2007
Read this article to know the best Home Remedies for Common Cold. First of all let me tell you what is Common Cold?
Common Cold is the inflammation of the upper respiratory tract which is caused by viral infection. This is a very general problem which... Read >
Author: Tom alter11th June 2007
Diphtheria is an upper respiratory tract illness. It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a facultatively anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium. The bacterium produces a toxin (poison) that is carried in the bloodstream. It is characterized by sore thr... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th May 2007
There are various sinuses within the body. They are of a hollow space filled with blood and water, they are situated in the bones, tissues and several organs within the body. A sinusitis infection problem may occur when the parnasal sinuses are inflamed.... Read >
Author: carla san g.06th May 2007
Common cold refers to the inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused by viral infection. It occurs more often than any other diseases. It usually lasts for 6-10 days varying from one person to another. This is the most common problem among school ... Read >
Author: Alien09th April 2007
ADHD is a mental disorder common among children. Traditional treatment involves prescription drugs such as Ritalin or Adderall. These drugs, however, can have side effects. The side effects may be minimal or may be more pronounced. They may include mood s... Read >
Author: Sherman Cheong29th March 2007
Due to the fast way of life today, getting sick is out of the question. Sinusitis is more common than hypertension and arthritis. Common sinus infection symptoms include facial pain, headache and fever. Sinusitis usually results from infections on the up... Read >
Author: Carlalet29th March 2007
The modern world is still premature when talking about sinusitis treatment. There are always pain relievers and soothing symptoms. This infection can be acquired by anybody, sinusitis is considered as a common health problem.
Sinus infection is alway... Read >
Author: Carlalet14th March 2007
Many breeders and mare owners are working to inform themselves more on this disease, as the devastating effects are being felt by those who haven't checked to see if their mares or stallions have been vaccinated against this disease that causes abortion i... Read >
Author: Ron Petracek06th March 2007
Imagine: your shower can actually save and prolong your life.
Sure, in today's health-conscious crazy world, just about any
product boasts about extending yourlife. But new shower filter
technologies can, in fact, prevent a host of serious diseases ... Read >
Author: Stan Howard05th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Sung Lee, and George Meinig D.D.S
The technical medical names for a wide number of circulatory ill health problems which can occur as side effects to root canal therapy are endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis ,heart block, aortit... Read >
19th February 2007
The most common cause of the conditions related to a sore throat is the contamination with the streptococcus bacteria group A affecting about 5-15% of the adults with pharingitis and 15-30 of the children. Another similar condition evolving with throat pa... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
There are many times of the year when bronchial infections seem to increase. While not a researcher or medical professional, I have noticed that cold and rainy weather along with the changes in seasons, my kids seem to have more than their share of colds... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks10th January 2007
Bacteria such as Haemophyllus Influenza or Streptococcus Pneumonia are usual inhabitants of our upper respiratory tract causing no damages to the body. When the organism is affected by another viral infection, is weaken or the sinuses are obstructed, they... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th December 2006
The New Silver Solution: A Unique Home Based Business Opportunity
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This is the best Home based Business in America today. Maybe not tomorrow, but most certainly today! Reason being that this Silver Solution is a ne... Read >
Author: John Hoskins16th November 2006
KNOWING PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia refers to lung inflammation. There are 50 such lung inflammatory ailments. During such situations, the lungs inevitably experience build up of fluids. Several micro-organisms cause pneumonia. Pneumonic inflammation of the ... Read >
Author: Nilutpal Gogoi15th November 2006
It seems as if we are now losing the war against diabetes. Currently, it's the third leading cause of death in the USA, affecting approximately 18,200,000 U.S. citizens.
A person with diabetes has a problem with insulin. Either the body doesn't produc... Read >
Author: Tom Gruber01st September 2006
Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group
The technical medical names for a wide number of circulaltory ill health problems which can occur as side effects to root canal therapy are endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis, heart block, aortitis, ... Read >
Author: George Meinig05th April 2006
Lighten up, just a littleHumor has a place in every day life. It is a part of ourconversations, our entertainment, even our personalities. Humor isused to lighten the mood, relate to others, to deal with stress andpain. It is in our workplace, our home an... Read >
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07th January 2006
According to experts, the usage of antibiotics for acne may increase common illness, what it was demonstrated by an experiment in which a group of individuals that was treated with antibiotics for acne for more than six weeks. After the experiment, this g... Read >
Author: Hector Milla31st August 2005
A 2003 study by the Health Sciences Department of the University of South Australia suggests that taking concentrated bovine colostrum supplements could reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections.
The study involved subjects being rando... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock27th August 2005
Staphylococcus epidermidis is normally resident in the skin flora, the gut and upper respiratory tract. It is a true opportunistic pathogen, normally requiring a major breach in the host's defence to establish infection.Previously considered solely as... Read >
Author: Dan Pop
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