Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Tips

People suffering from pneumonia, postoperative partial or complete collapse of the lungs, chronic respiratory conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cystic Fibrosis etc as well as people suffering from neuromuscular diseases can get partial relief by respiratory physiotherapy. If a person is suffering from retained secretions, increased effort to breathe or volume loss, he or she may be referred to Respiratory Physiotherapy.

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Over the last couple of decades, most chronic diseases are being treated by modes other than just medications. Physiotherapy is one such approach, and the success rate has been quite high.

The lungs are extremely vital organs in that they supply oxygen to the entire body, which in turn ensures optimal body functioning. When the ability of the lungs to perform is reduced, which happens in chronic lung diseases, then each organ in the body is affected. Therefore, the lung s ability should...more

The vagina is a tube-like muscular structure of the female genital tract that extends from the cervix to the vulva. It is a delicate organ which is prone to injuries and infections.Complications related to urination, menstruation and sexual intercourse- all affect the vaginal health. Here are five questions associated with vaginal problems that are commonly experienced but rarely discussed:

1. Why does it feel itchy before menstruation?
The hormonal cycle reduces the amount of estro...more

Tuberculosis refers to an infectious disease associated with the lungs, which is mostly caused by bacteria. There are two forms of tuberculosis. These are pulmonary tuberculosis and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. There are various forms of each as well. Here are the possible treatments for both pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis.

What is pulmonary tuberculosis?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a type of disease in which bacteria invades your lungs. It is possible that the bacteria i...more

Asthma is a very common respiratory disease and a chronic lung problem, which causes trouble in breathing. It may cause a lot of inconveniences, but everything can be managed. Although the root cause of this disease is not known exactly, exposure to pollutants, genetics and other particles can aggravate it. Asthma can affect the lifespan and quality of your life, but noticing it in advance and proper treatment can help you live a normal life as anyone else does.

The lining of the bronch...more

Children are found to be more prone to falling sick than adults. This is not only due to their lower immunity, but also the carelessness of the elders around. Since it is not expected of children to take precautions, it is up to the parents to take care of that.

The following is a list of ways to protect your child from one of the most common kinds of illness encountered by children lung infection.

Avoiding smoking in front of children: It is a well-established fact that passi...more

फेफड़ा हमारे सरीर का बहुत महत्वपूर्ण अंग होता है इसके बिना जीवन संभव नही है. जीवित रहने के लिए सांस लेना बहुत हो जरूरी होता है और सांस लेने के लिए हमारे फेफड़ों का स्वस्थ होना बहुत ही जरूरी है.लेकिन दोस्तों दूषित वातावरण के साथ साथ दूषित खाना भी हमारे फेफड़ों का दुश्मन बना हुआ है. जब भी हमारे फेफड़ों को किसी प्रकार का रोग हो जाता है, तो उसकी हमें भारी कीमत चुकानी पडती है. फेफड़े हमारी छाती में स्पंज की तरह शंकु के आकार की जोड़ी होती है.यह असंख्य वायुकोषों में बंटी हुई होती है. यह हमारी श्वास प्रणाली क...more

फंगस वातावरण में सभी जगह मौजूद होता है. यह हवा, पानी और जमीन सभी जगह मौजूद होते हैं. अगर हवा में मौजूद फंगस आपके सांस के साथ शरीर में प्रवेश कर जाएं तो यह आपके शरीर को नुकसान पहुंचा सकता है. फंगल इंफेक्शन के लिए कोई निश्चित उम्र नहीं है यह किसी भी उम्र में हो सकता है. जिन लोगों का इम्यून सिस्टम कमज़ोर होता है वह फंगल इंफेक्शेन से पीड़ ि त होने के लिए अधिक प्रवण होते हैं. कुछ विशेष फंगस आपके लंग को भी संक्रमित कर सकते हैं. हर प्रकार के इन्फेक्शन के लक्षण और उपचार अलग-अलग होते हैं. लंग इन्फेक्शन के...more

The ability of the human body to move is because of the wonderful and smooth coordination between the various muscles and joints in the body. Of the muscles, there are some muscles which we can control, known as voluntary. The limbs and hands for instance, can be controlled by us. On the other hand, the muscles of the stomach, heart and other internal organs cannot be controlled by us.

These are known as involuntary muscles. When there is an abnormality in the muscle growth, the condit...more

Folliculitis is an ordinary dermatological condition which causes the hair follicles of the skin to be inflamed. This condition, which occurs due to both bacterial and fungal infection, causes small red or white pimples to form around the hair follicles. The infection, if left untreated, can spread and turn into rough, coarse sores which may take a long time to heal.
The Staphylococcus aureus bacteria responsible for causing the infection leads to this commonplace condition. In some cases, f...more