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 12/04/2021 Quick read – COVID Vaccines important points WHAT ARE VACCINES AND HOW DO THEY WORK A vaccine consists of pathogens, which are micro-germs (microbes- 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
Updated 05/05/2021 For Information and Understanding of COVID-19 read: COVID-19 Symptoms, Transmission, Complications, Testing, and Diagnosis COVID-19 Prevention and Precautions COVID 2nd wave Awareness and Care Quick read: COVID Home care, Isolation and Treatment COVID treatment and medical care has the following important objectives- providing symptomatic relief and improving general health preventing complications and death
UNDERSTANDING TEARS AND DRY EYES ‘Dry eyes’ is a common problem, and can present at any time or age. Symptoms of Dry Eyes Dry eyes present as a tired and sandy feeling in the eyes. Keeping eyes open may be difficult especially after prolonged screen work or reading, and the eyes appear dull or sometimes