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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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How to Pick the Best Acidity Medicine
Acid reflux is the mild sensation of heartburn in the mid-chest, often experienced after meals or while lying down. You may also experience an acidic taste in the mouth and a burning sensation in the throat. Acid reflux occurs due to the backflow of acid from the stomach to the oesophagus. It is primarily observed…
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Understanding and Treating Eye Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
What is Eye Pain? Eye pain, or ophthalmalgia, is discomfort or pain in or surrounding the eyes. It can vary in severity from a slight annoyance to excruciating agony. Numerous things, like as wounds, infections, inflammation, or underlying medical disorders like migraines or glaucoma, might contribute to it. Eye pain frequently manifests as redness, wetness,…
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Chronic Pain: What is it, causes, symptoms and treatment
Pain is an unpleasant sensation due to prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. It may be sharp or dull. It may come and fade away or may be persistent. However, it can help diagnose an unknown disease. Without the sensation of pain, you might develop a severe medical condition that needs urgent treatment. So pain…
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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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Psoriasis: 7 common triggers and how to avoid them
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disorder that entirely depends on your genetic build-up. In this condition, the immune cells in the blood mistakenly recognize newly produced skin cells as foreign invaders and attack them. This can cause the overproduction of new patches of skin cells below your skin. Psoriasis symptoms include elevated scaling papules and…
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Top 10 Scientifically Proven Foods for Better Sleep
Sleep is an essential activity required by our body to maintain immune health, restore energy, and consolidate memory. Achieving good sleep quality and duration of at least 7–9 hours a day is necessary for overall health and well-being. Several strategies works wonder to improve the quality of sleep. These strategies include physical activities, reducing exposure…
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The Painful State of Drugs and Prescriptions in India
Drugs or painkillers are like double-edged weapons that protect and destroy depending on their use or misuse. The two most important things in using a prescribed drug or a painkiller are its correct dosage and timing to get the best-desired result. Most common painkillers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are available without prescription to…
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8 Amazing Ber Fruit (Jujube) Health Benefits and Its Nutrition Value
Zizyphus jujuba, often known as ber fruit, is a soft, flesh, crispy fruit with a sweet and sugary taste. Ber in English is known as Indian jujube. This fruit is red, yellowish-brown, or sometimes white with a globose or oblong shape and measures from 2-5 cm. The aroma of Indian jujube resembles an apple with…
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Isabgol Husk (Psyllium Husk): Uses, Benefits & Side Effects
Psyllium husk, scientifically known as Plantago ovata is the most common laxative used to soften stool and relieve constipation. It is an abundant source of both soluble and insoluble fibre. The soluble fibre in psyllium is almost eight times more than that of oat bran. Besides digestive health, this low-calorie dietary fibre is known to…
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