Air Pollution allergy Tips

1. Dr. Vaibhavi Patel
MBBS, DNB - Respiratory Medicine
21 Years Experience 500 - 600 at clinic 300 online
Dr. Vaibhavi Patel is a reputed and respected pulmonologist. At present, she is working at Vidyaranyapura, MS Palya, and Yelahanka in Bangalore. In her 21 years of experience as a pulmonologist, she has cured patients with chest pain, breathlessness, asthma, bronchitis, COPD (ARDS), bronchoscopy, mesothelioma, sleep disorders, pulmonary embolism, hypertension, allergic re...more

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a common condition which is caused by the excessive release of histamines. The symptoms of this condition include nasal congestion or profuse nasal discharge, sneezing, itching, and a running nose, among others.

Allergic rhinitis is a very common and recurrent condition that primarily affects the nasal mucosa. Mild cases can occur throughout the year, whereas moderate or severe cases are triggered by specific allergens, ...more

Are you experiencing skin itchiness and development of dry, scaly rashes on your skin? This indicates you have eczema, which is a group of skin diseases occurring due to the inflammation and irritation of skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema. The disease can be controlled if proper treatment is undertaken.

Symptoms
Itchy skin is the most common symptom of eczema. In some cases, the itching starts before the development of the rash. The rash appears most commonly...more

Eczema is the common term for the skin condition known as Dermatitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the skin. There are various reasons behind eczema but the most common one is allergy. The skin condition is known to be triggered by some underlying allergy. Other factors include genetics and a weak immune system. A weak immune system tends to overreact while dealing with an allergy. This overreaction leads to eczema or dermatitis.

Symptoms:

The symptoms of eczema in...more

Sometimes, during consumption of certain food items many children get itchy throat, eyes, ears, asthma, sneezing, rashes, diarrhea and eczema. This can be due to food intolerance in children. It is a form of allergic disease in children. Every 1 out of 10 children suffer from food intolerance. These days, food allergies are becoming more and more common in children who are allergic to nuts, milk and eggs. In some cases it can also be life threatening. This condition is known as anaphylaxis. Milk...more

For all the citizens above 65 years of age, and those with comorbidities like diabetes, heart & kidney disease, asthma, living in high-risk areas, should watch for following red flag signs daily
1) temperature & 100*f
2) throat pain and persistent dry cough
3) breathing difficulty and single breath count & 30
4) loose motions
5) dizziness and vomitings

If any of the above symptoms appear then immediately contact the physician.

For primary prevention fol...more

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Omega 3 fatty acids (epa/dpha) are important for a number of functions in our body including skin health. Daily recommended dose is 250-500mg.
when taken orally, omega-3 is most effective over a period of 3 months or longer.
people with psoriasis are more likely to develop heart disease, and omega-3s may reduce the risk of cardiac death and heart disease.
To get the benefits of omega-3s, people should make sure their suppleme...more

Some diseases like Bell s Palsy have a sudden onset. One moment everything is fine and the next, half your face feels paralysed. Bell s Palsy is a viral infection that causes temporary paralysis of one side of the face. The exact cause is unknown but this virus is said to be related to the herpes virus. The sudden onset of this condition can make a person believe that they have suffered a stroke and this condition can last for several months. Many people do not completely recover from this condi...more

These are the general bathing tips I always recommend to most of my patients, especially those with dry skin, eczemas and similar dermatosis:
1) avoid using hot water for bathing. Water should be luke warm.
2) oiling the skin prior to bathing is recommended for extreme dry skin.
3) avoid using excess soap, lather up the soap onto wet hands and apply the lather to wash up the body. Always avoid antiseptic soaps.
4) avoid scrubbing the body with a scrubber/loofah/stone.
5) have...more

Tips to prevent asthma attack.

1. Say no to smoking smoking affects the lungs severely, especially when you are going through the asthma trouble. In most of the asthma cases, the rate of wheezing or coughing steps up when the patient is exposed to a smoky environment. An asthma patient must not allow anyone to smoke around them or avoid places where he/she is prone to smoke. Not only the tobacco smoke but any kind of smoke inside the home must be removed using exhauster appliance.
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