Tweet The following is a guest post from Mark who writes on behalf of Balloon Sinuplasty. You can visit the Balloon Sinuplasty site to find out more about chronic sinusitis treatment. “The ability to breathe” is not a characteristic that we often think of for ourselves. Anyone who has suffered from any type of sinus ailment, however, knows not...
Tweet If you have tried and failed to quit smoking in the past, then there may soon be a solution – get vaccinated. A recent deal between pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline and Nabi Pharmaceuticals means that there is a strong chance that NicVAX, a quit smoking drug that was developed by Nabi may soon make it to market. No doubt...
Tweet Know the Symptoms of Swine Flu: You may have Swine Flu if you develop temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or above, followed by at least two of the following symptoms: Widespread muscle and joint aches A cough Headache Blocked or runny nose Sore throat Vomiting Watery diarrhoea Cannot stop crying (only children) Call your GP directly if you think...
TweetAre you at high risk of flu? Know the facts from the myths about the common flu. It is a myth that only the elderly should have the flu vaccine. It is correct to say that if you are over 65 years old you should have the flu vaccine, because as we get older our immune system tends to...
TweetMore than half the children in England taking the swine flu drug Tamiflu suffer side-effects such as nausea, insomnia and nightmares, researchers have found. Tamiflu ‘linked to side effects among children’, reports find – from the Telegraph.co.uk
TweetAsthma reoccurrence can intervene with daily life, preventing an asthma attack can help the sufferer to carry on with their life as normal as possible. In order to receive treatment for asthma you need to see your doctor, who can prescribe medication such as preventers and relievers, which are taken through an inhaler. The relievers are used when the...
TweetAsthma is a disorder that affects the respiratory system, which may cause a chronic respiratory impairment in some people or a sporadic illness manifested by periodic symptoms resulted from a number of triggering factors. What causes Asthma? Asthma can be caused by environmental and/or genetic factors. It may be triggered by external stimulants, such as antigens, a substance that...
TweetAlthough there is still no cure for asthma, there is now an increasing number of medications and options for those that have the condition. Indeed there are many new long-term asthma medications being developed that have fewer side effects and can be used with more severely asthmatic patients than the older styles of medicine. Despite the fact that asthma...
TweetQuitting smoking is possibly the most important change you can make to improve your health. Although there are serious health risks associated with being overweight and obese, smoking is responsible for some of the most fatal cancers and other life threatening diseases. If you stop smoking, you will feel much healthier, with renewed energy, and also lower your chances...