Category: Chronic Care
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: What you should know
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an irreversible disease of the lungs characterised by airflow limitation. The airflow limitation is attributed to two types of COPD diseases, namely chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Chronic bronchitis is characterised by excessive cough and sputum production. Emphysema refers to shortness of breath and the destruction of lung tissue. If…
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5 Asthma exercises to keep your asthma under control
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects the airways of your lungs, making it difficult for you to breathe. It can affect the quality of life, hampering your day-to-day activities. For many people, symptoms appear when performing exercise-induced asthma or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). It is observed that people who have asthma often experience EIB, but…
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Throat Cancer: Overview, Causes and Symptoms
What is Throat cancer? Cancer of the throat may refer to cancer that forms in either the voice box (larynx) or the pharynx. The muscles that make up your throat form a tube that starts behind your nose and extends down to your neck. The flat cells that line the inside of your throat are…
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World Pneumonia Day- A global event with the theme “Pneumonia Affects Everyone”
What is known as World pneumonia day? World Pneumonia Day is an annual global event held on November 12th to raise awareness and educate people about Pneumonia disease, which is the world’s worst infectious killer of adults and children, accounting for the majority of fatalities among children under the age of five worldwide. The day…
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Diabetes: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
What is Diabetes known as? Diabetes mellitus is a condition that lasts for a long time and develops either because the pancreas does not generate sufficient insulin or because the body is not able to make proper use of insulin. Blood glucose levels are controlled by the hormone insulin. Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood…
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Type 2 Diabetes Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Diabetes type 2 is characterised by a disturbance in the mechanisms by which the body controls and utilises sugar (also known as glucose) as energy. A deficiency of insulin causes blood sugar levels to increase continuously. High blood sugar usually causes cardiovascular, neurological, and immune system disorders. Two primary problems arise in type 2 diabetes,…
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National Cancer Awareness Day a move to combat cancer
In September 2014, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Indian Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, made the initial announcement that the 7th of November would be celebrated annually as National Cancer Awareness Day. This was done in an effort to raise public awareness about the importance of detecting cancer early and avoiding behaviours that increase…
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What is liver cancer?
Liver cancer is the third most common cause of death in the world It is like any other cancer is an overgrowth of cells which especially occurs in the liver.India accounts for almost 22,000 cases every year of liver cancer.The incidence of the most common form of liver cancer that is hepatocellular carcinoma is 1.6%…
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Do not ignore a diabetic foot ulcer!
A diabetic Foot Ulcer is an infection which involves the foot in a person with Diabetes Mellitus. It occurs as a result of acute or chronic injury to the soft tissues of the foot, and there must be evidence of pre-existing neuropathy and/or ischaemia. This is a scientific definition but for the understanding of a…
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What is breast cancer? A beginners guide
Did you know? October is celebrated as Breast cancer awareness month.The theme of this awareness program focuses on RISE (Rally in Supporting, Screening and Serving Everyone) As you know one in every 28th Indian woman is likely to develop breast cancer during her lifetime.It is basically a disease which involves excessive growth of breast tissue…