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Understanding the basics of oral hygiene
According to FDI’s definition of oral health says, “Oral health involves the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and show emotions through various facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort, or disease of the craniofacial complex (head, face, and oral cavity).” Oral hygiene refers to how the mouth appears and feels.…
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Types of asthma and How they affect you
When you present yourself to your healthcare professional with asthma symptoms, one of the first things your healthcare professional does is to determine which type of asthma you are suffering from so that it can be managed accordingly and effectively. Irrespective of type, asthma symptoms are managed in the following ways that have resulted in…
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An introduction to asthma symptoms and treatment
Asthma is a long-term condition mainly affecting children and is also observed in adults. It is characterised by the narrowing and tightening of the lung muscles because of inflammation caused by triggers. Common asthma symptoms include wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms are triggered by allergens or irritants and are intermittent,…
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Relieving discomfort and promoting ease with asthma treatment
Effective management of asthma requires regular observation of symptoms as well as tracking of your lung performance. If you indulge yourself actively in ongoing asthma treatments, it will help you to manage it better and keep it under control. A careful plan of asthma treatments can help you prevent asthma attacks and other asthma-related health…
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Achilles tendonitis exercises
Achilles tendonitis or Achilles tendinitis is a disorder or injury in which tendon damage happens during excessive physical activity. Key symptoms include tightness, discomfort, pain in the tendon area, and limited mobility. Some other conditions affect the tendon area as Achilles tendinosis (microtears in the tendon) and Achilles tendon rupture (partial or complete). These conditions…
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Achilles Tendinitis: Causes and symptoms and how to prevent It
What is Achilles tendinitis? Before we discuss Achilles tendinitis, we need to know about the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a connective tissue that connects calf muscles to the heel bone at the back of your leg. You use the Achilles tendon to walk, run, jump and stand on the balls of your feet.…
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Keloid Scar: All you need to know
What is a Keloid scar? Keloid scars are abnormal scars that can occur after a skin injury. Keloid scar growing is a natural process followed by wound healing. These scars tend to appear slowly over months beyond the initial wound. Keloids progress to form thick, firm scars that are tough to heal, because of which…
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease treatment and management
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of progressive diseases of the lungs. These diseases include emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (swelling and irritation in bronchial tubes). The prolonged exposure to harmful particles and gases, particularly cigarette smoking, causes chronic lung inflammation and interferes with their normal functioning. Besides, prolonged…
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Essential Dental Care Tips from Dentists
What dental care means? In a very specific way, dental care means cleaning teeth, the mouth, and the dentures. Oral care includes not just dental care but also instruction for feeding and swallowing as well as speech training. Overview of the importance of dental care Good oral and dental health correlates with overall good health.…
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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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