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Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Fever is not a disease! It's a known fact that the normal human body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C). If the temperature goes beyond that, then it's called fever. But one must not worry every time if there is a rise in the temperature.
Why?
The reason is that the immune system is designed to raise temperature as a defence mechanism if there is an attack by a foreign body (such as bacteria). So body temperature may fluctuate between 97 and 100.4. But there is no need to worry.
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Why?
The reason is that the immune system is designed to raise temperature as a defence mechanism if there is an attack by a foreign body (such as bacteria). So body temperature may fluctuate between 97 and 100.4. But there is no need to worry.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Malaria produces recurrent attacks of chills and fever.
If a person is suffering from malaria, he/she will have recurrent attacks with the following symptoms which one experiences within 10- 4 weeks after bitten by the mosquito:
Severe or moderate chills
High fever
Heavy sweating as body temperature falls
Headache
Vomiting
Loose motions
In some cases the parasite causin...more
If a person is suffering from malaria, he/she will have recurrent attacks with the following symptoms which one experiences within 10- 4 weeks after bitten by the mosquito:
Severe or moderate chills
High fever
Heavy sweating as body temperature falls
Headache
Vomiting
Loose motions
In some cases the parasite causin...more
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ENT Specialist•Secunderabad
Stop using Otrivin drops , use Fluticasome nasal spray one spray in each nose daily in the morning. It takes 1 week to take effect. Also see a ENT Surgeon to rule out if you have DNS
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Using otrivin (xylometazoline) if used for a long time is habit forming and staoppage results in rebound symptoms. Nasivion normally is given for acute nasal allergic or vasomotor congestion to be used in proper manner for few days only along with other medications and meaures. You should see ent specialist to find exact cause of congestion in your case like allergy, nasal defect etc. Proper diagnosis is made and follow the advise properly. Follow up may be necessary. Nasivion will have to be ta...more
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Dear Mr. lybrate-user,
azeflo is a combination of an antihistamine and a low dose steroid. Otrivin is a very powerful decongestant. They work differently and are used for different purposes. You should consult an ent surgeon to better understand your symptoms and get the appropriate treatment. Otrivin is not recommended for use for more than 5-7 days as it can cause a lot of other problems in time.
Hope this answers your question
best wishes.
azeflo is a combination of an antihistamine and a low dose steroid. Otrivin is a very powerful decongestant. They work differently and are used for different purposes. You should consult an ent surgeon to better understand your symptoms and get the appropriate treatment. Otrivin is not recommended for use for more than 5-7 days as it can cause a lot of other problems in time.
Hope this answers your question
best wishes.
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Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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Decongestant sprays like nasivion or otrivin are available over the counter but can be extremely harmful. Please read to avoid. Most dnss contain oxymetazoline (afrin and generic brands). They work by constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dns are best for colds, flus, or other short-term problems. When you re congested, it s because your nasal passages are swollen. This makes them feel blocked. The swelling leads to increased mucus production, which causes a runny nose. When dnss shr...more
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Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad
One can prevent diabetes if a strict life style modification is followed. Namely maintain your weight near normal, (which is fine with you as the weight is much less, exercise for more than 1 h every day, avoid deep fried foods, less of sweets and direct sugar. Also avoid alcohol and smoking. With these changes you should be able to keep free from diabetes.
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Hi.
A good and strong immune system acts as a soldier and protects us from any attack whether it's cold and cough or major diseases!!
So, building up a strong immunity as well as precautions will help you to stay away from most of the diseases.
We all get exposed to the same environment, but all of us doesn't get affected by it! Why - because of different immune system. So, if a person has a strong immune system, we are protected from the attack of any virus or bacteria!more
A good and strong immune system acts as a soldier and protects us from any attack whether it's cold and cough or major diseases!!
So, building up a strong immunity as well as precautions will help you to stay away from most of the diseases.
We all get exposed to the same environment, but all of us doesn't get affected by it! Why - because of different immune system. So, if a person has a strong immune system, we are protected from the attack of any virus or bacteria!
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No. There is no problem. Itâs a myth. There are many myths about masturbation. Even though many of these have been debunked several times, they seem to resurface time and time again.
Most claims about masturbation are not backed up by science. There is often no scientific evidence to show that masturbation causes any of the adverse effects suggested. Masturbation will not cause:
blindness
hairy palms
impotence later in life
erectile dysfunction
penis shrinkage
penis...more
Most claims about masturbation are not backed up by science. There is often no scientific evidence to show that masturbation causes any of the adverse effects suggested. Masturbation will not cause:
blindness
hairy palms
impotence later in life
erectile dysfunction
penis shrinkage
penis...more
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