OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA Occupational asthma is a lung disorder in which substances found in the workplace cause the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow.This leads to attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. These substances may cause asthma in one of 3 ways: An allergic reaction (like people with allergies who …
NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (also known as NPC) is a rare tumor of the head and neck which originates in the nasopharynx. The nasopharynx is located at the very back of the nose near the Eustachian tubes. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is rare in the United States. It occurs much more frequently in other parts of the …
NASAL AND PARANASAL TUMORS Nasal and paranasal tumors are abnormal growths that begin in and around the passageway within your nose. Nasal tumors begin in the nasal cavity. Paranasal tumors begin in air-filled chambers around the nose called the paranasal sinuses. Nasal and paranasal tumors can either be noncancerous or cancerous. Several types of nasal …
MALIGNANT PERIPHERAL NERVE SHEATH TUMOR A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a tumor that occurs in the lining of the nerves that extend from the spinal cord into the body. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors used to be called neurofibrosarcomas. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors can occur anywhere in the body, but most …
MALE HYPOGONADISM Male hypogonadism, also known as testosterone deficiency, is a failure of the testes to produce the male sex hormone testosterone, sperm, or both. It can be due to a testicular disorder or the result of a disease process involving the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Hypogonadism can affect many organ functions and it can …
BLOOD CLOTS Blood clots are a gel-like clump of blood formed by platelets and fibrin in the blood to seal leakage in the blood vessel and stop bleeding. Blood clots form when a blood vessel (veins and arteries) is injured, and the body naturally dissolves them after the injury is healed. Blood clots are healthy …
8 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy Brushing Most dentists recommend you brush at least twice a day but brushing after every meal is even better. Whether electric or manual, select a toothbrush that allows you to easily clean all surfaces. Dentists also encourage replacing toothbrushes every 3-4 months. Picking a Toothbrush: Make sure your …
8 Signs You May be Vitamin B12 Deficient Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the body. It plays an important role in the development of DNA and red blood cells and is also necessary for the coordination of the nervous system. You can typically obtain vitamin B12 …
HOW TO TREAT THROAT TICKLE Got a tickle in your throat? Must be uncomfortable huh! That constantly nagging particle or a sensation with no particle at all, bothering you all the time when you speak or even when sitting idle. WHAT IS ACTUALLY A THROAT TICKLE? A feeling of uncomfortable irritation in the mucus membrane …
WHAT IS A SWOLLEN EYELID? It is a condition of eyelids in which they become swollen or puffy due to the accumulation of excess fluid or inflammation in the localized area. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SWOLLEN EYELID? A swollen eyelid is most often a symptom of the underlying medical conditions or it can be …
