Nasal Polyps: Everything You Need to Know
Do you frequently experience allergies, inflammation in the nose and irritation in the inner portion of the nose? If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above questions, you might be suffering from nasal polyps. What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal Polyps are grape like or tear drop based projections...
Allergies vs. Sinusitis. When to visit an ENT specialist?
The weather has slowly transitioned to Summer! This is a period when a considerable population tends to fall sick. A stuffy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, irritation, does it ring a bell? Well, you are not alone. These could very well be symptoms of an allergic reaction or sinusitis. Did...
Mucor-mycosis: Tips to Fight the Black Fungus
The term mucor-mycosis, one unheard of drives waves of panic in people today. The reasons that contribute to the harm caused by this fungus are many, and it is pertinent that one is aware of some techniques that they can employ to combat, and more importantly avoid the infection....
What Causes Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Do you know someone who suffers from gradual or sudden, but persistent hearing loss? If yes, it is likely that the person is suffering from Sensorineural Hearing Loss. This type of hearing loss occurs when the hair cells or nerves in the ear get damaged either through prolonged damage...
Breast Cancer: Awareness for a Healthy Future
Every 4 minutes, one woman in India is diagnosed with breast cancer. In this article, we aim to demystify some of the myths surrounding breast cancer. Myth 1: To get breast cancer, you need to have a familial history of cancer. Fact: Genetic predisposition is one of the factors...
Remedies and Lifestyle Modifications to Manage Sinusitis
Do you or a loved one suffer from chronic sinusitis? Here are five ways in which you can manage sinusitis using things that are commonly found at home. It is extremely pertinent to remember that these solutions only offer temporary relief. Drink ample amounts of fluid and use a...
What is Tonsilitis?
So you get frequent sore throats, where the back of the mouth, feel sore and inflamed? If yes, it might be likely that you are experiencing tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is the swelling or inflammation of the tonsils, two small oval tissues at the back of the throat (one on the...
Tonsillitis: Home Remedies to Help You!
Tonsillitis is an infection of your tonsils, two pieces of tissue that are found at the back of your throat. Tonsils act as filters, trapping germs that could otherwise enter your airways and cause infection. They also make antibodies to fight infection. However, they can get infected by bacteria...
How to analyze the stroke before it actually transpires?
A stroke emerges when the blood flow to part of the brain is reduced/ stopped or interrupted due to blood clots or when the brain blood vessels rupture. The brain tissue stops receiving the required oxygen and nutrients which lead the brain cells to die quickly The stroke is...
Causes and symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes is chronic stage diabetes that requires insulin-dependent treatment. This condition arises when the pancreas produces very little or no insulin at all. Insulin plays a very major role in letting glucose (sugar) enter the cells to produce energy. Causes of Type 1 Diabetes – Type 1...
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