Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Q&A’s Get Yourself vaccinated against Covid-19. Check your nearest vaccination center and slots availability —>>> REGISTER HERE What is Coronavirus? A coronavirus is a common virus that causes an infection of your respiratory system which includes your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses aren’t dangerous as you may not show any symptoms […]
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Alcohol use involves drinking beer, wine, or hard liquor. Information Alcohol is one of the most widely used drug substances in the world. TEEN DRINKING Alcohol use is not only an adult problem. Most American high school seniors have had an alcoholic drink within the past month. This is in spite of the fact that
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Stools that are pale, clay, or putty-coloured may be due to problems in the biliary system. The biliary system is the drainage system of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. Considerations The liver releases bile salts into the stool, giving it a normal brown colour. You may have clay-coloured stools if you have a liver infection that reduces
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Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults. It is a life-threatening disorder. Causes Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease that is passed down
Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow. It leads to breathing difficulties such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Causes Asthma is caused by swelling (inflammation) in the airways. When an asthma attack occurs, the lining of the air passages swells and the
Nasal polyps are soft, sac-like growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses. Causes Nasal polyps can grow anywhere on the lining of the nose or the sinuses. They often grow where the sinuses open into the nasal cavity. Small polyps may not cause any problems. Large polyps can block your sinuses or nasal
Sinusitis is present when the tissue lining the sinuses become swollen or inflamed. It occurs as the result of an inflammatory reaction or an infection from a virus, bacteria, or fungus. Causes The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull. They are located behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes. Healthy sinuses contain no
A febrile seizure is a convulsion in a child triggered by a fever. Causes A temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or above may cause febrile seizures in children. A febrile seizure can be frightening for any parent or caregiver. Most of the time, a febrile seizure does not cause any harm. The child usually does not have a more
Fever is the temporary rise in your body’s temperature whenever you are suffering from an illness. A child has a fever when the temperature is at or above one of these levels: 100.4°F (38°C) measured in the bottom (rectally) 99.5°F (37.5°C) measured in the mouth (orally) 99°F (37.2°C) measured under the arm (axillary) An adult
Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in large numbers of red blood cells being destroyed, which leads to anaemia. Causes Hemoglobin is made of