March 19, 2020
How does your doctor diagnose and treat TB?
TB can be managed, but only if you follow treatment as instructed by your doctor.
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January 27, 2020
This form of TB cannot be treated!
Take your TB medication as prescribed or you may develop MDR TB.
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October 7, 2019
Scientifically proven hay fever hacks
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. This causes your body to freak out when it catches the slightest whiff of the substance.
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August 8, 2019
Get control of your asthma this spring
Ah, spring! Flowers are in bloom; warmer weather is here, and the skies are blue. Unfortunately, so are spring allergies. If you have asthma, these affect you even more.
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June 17, 2019
What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
diopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of lung disease that results in scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs for an unknown reason. Over time, this scarring gets worse making it hard to and it becomes hard breathe effectively.
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June 17, 2019
Myth-busting: The truth about allergies
Beliefs can be hard to change even after you’ve found out that they’re scientifically wrong. Allergies are no different; let’s bust the myths of allergies.
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June 17, 2019
Is mould causing your asthma?
Ever notice that green stuff growing in shady damp areas? It’s called mould. Mould is a microscopic fungus responsible for decomposing dead organic material.
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May 13, 2019
Does your baby’s cough sound like a dog’s bark?
Croup is a viral illness that makes your baby’s voice box and windpipe swell. The high-pitched or barking cough develops when air is forced against a narrowed. The smaller your child is, the more noticeable the sound. Some children with severe croup get a harsh, tight sound while breathing in. This is called stridor.
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January 23, 2019
How does air conditioning affect my health?
On a scorching hot day, a cool blast from the air conditioner feels glorious. But there’s a catch. If the AC hasn’t been well-maintained, then the breeze could carry germs too. Unlike heating systems, the process of cooling hot air creates lots of moisture and condensation, which must be filtered out. If it isn’t filtered properly by the AC, thanks to inadequate maintenance, for example, the units may become infested with health-harming bacteria and fungi. Health hazards Mould growth When air is cooled inside an air conditioner, moisture is created. It’s the machine’s job to get rid of the excess…
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January 23, 2019
Practise breathing to improve your health
Breathing is an automatic process driven by the part of your brain that controls other life-sustaining functions like your heartbeat and sleeping patterns. Learning to breathe correctly can benefit your immune system by optimising oxygenation; the addition of oxygen in your body. It can also help to lower your blood pressure, reduce stress and balance your nervous system. By paying careful attention to your breathing and breathing at a different pace, it is possible to engage different parts of the brain. Controlled breathing A 2017 study found that controlling your breathing calms your brain. Researchers stumbled on the neural circuit…
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