PCOS and endometriosis are two different conditions causing period (menstrual) problems in women, and sometimes ‘cysts’ (fluid-filled sacs) in the ovary. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects the normal functioning of the ovaries, and ovulation. PCOS occurs possibly due to an increase in the level of androgens (male hormones) over and above
WHAT IS ALLERGIC RHINITIS AND WHY DOES IT OCCUR? Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is an allergic condition of the nose (nostrils). Often this can be associated with allergic conditions like that of the eye (allergic conjunctivitis), lower respiratory tract (asthma), skin (atopic dermatitis/eczema) and sometimes various food allergies. AR is a chronic allergy characterized by a
Inflammation and allergy are common terms used in conversations but it is interesting to understand what exactly they mean. Whenever the body is confronted or attacked by a foreign damaging or irritating agent, there is a reaction or a defensive response by our body’s cells and tissues as well as the immune system. This is
Pneumonia is something we hear of commonly and it can be concerning or serious, thereby requiring the right awareness and timely action. UNDERSTANDING IMPORTANT TERMS The term pneumonia (pneumon – lung) is actually a broad term that means inflammation of the lung, however, in usual medical terms and common language, it implies inflammation of the
Updated 01/03/2021 Quick read – COVID Vaccines important points WHAT ARE VACCINES AND HOW DO THEY WORK A vaccine consists of pathogens, which are micro-germs (bacteria or virus) in killed (inactive) or weakened (attenuated) form, or their parts/genetic material, which on entering the human body help in producing immunity against that infection without actually suffering