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Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

There is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Treatment aims at delaying disease progression and preventing symptom relapse.

18 Jul 2009

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, leading to problems with muscle movement, balance and vision.

18 Jul 2009

Rosacea can't be cure, but can be controlled. Using your medications faithfully can give you much clearer skin and actually help keep the symptoms from coming back. Your provider will recommend treatment designed for you. In most cases this will include an oral antibiotic and/or a topical antibiotic (applied directly to your skin).

17 Jul 2009

Rosacea Causes

Rosacea is typically characterized by a redness and discoloration across the face, accompanied by persistent red spots and the appearance of prominent blood vessels. Over time, the skin may thicken and enlarge and eventually cause facial deformity.

17 Jul 2009

Rosacea Symptoms

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition leading to redness, flushing and sometimes permanent deformity of the face. Rosacea is particularly common among fair skinned, Caucasian individuals but can also be found among people of Asian and African origin.

17 Jul 2009

Rosacea: Facial Redness

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that mainly affects the face. Typically, rosacea is characterized by facial redness and flushing. There may also be burning or stinging, persistent spots, and prominent blood vessels across affected areas. Over time, the skin may thicken and enlarge and eventually cause deformity, particularly of the nose.

17 Jul 2009

Asthma Attacks

Asthma is a condition that affects the bronchial tubes or the airways. In normal breathing, air travels through the nose or mouth to the windpipe or trachea and from there to the airways and lungs, and then finally back.

17 Jul 2009

What If My Asthma Gets Worse?

Asthma can be kept under control using a variety of measures such as routine checkups, regular peak flow monitoring, following the asthma action plan and avoiding triggers that cause asthma. However, asthma does flare up sometimes without warning.

17 Jul 2009

Using A Peak Flow Meter

A peak flow meter is a user-friendly, portable device that helps measure the ability of the lungs to expel air. It estimates peak expiratory flow rate which is a measure of how rapidly air can be exhaled from your lungs, after taking a deep breath. This gives an idea about how well air is moving through the airways. In cases like asthma-related bronchoconstriction, peak flow levels will be low. Peak flow measurements at regular intervals help keep track of the level of control of asthma by detecting the narrowing of airways before symptoms occur.

17 Jul 2009

Monitoring Asthma

Monitoring the signs and symptoms of asthma on a regular basis will help keep the condition under control. A few tools available for effective monitoring of asthma are discussed below.

17 Jul 2009

Exercise and Asthma

Exercise or other physical activity can trigger asthma-related symptoms. Symptoms usually occur during or right after physical activity. However, if asthma is under control, exercise should not cause problems. In fact, asthmatic people can enjoy any physical activity without developing symptoms, if they follow a few ground rules.

17 Jul 2009

Asthma Medications and Drugs

Most people with asthma need two kinds of medicines: quick-relief medicines and long-term control medicines. Often these medications are taken via inhaler.

17 Jul 2009

Controlling Asthma

Asthma is characterized by repeated episodes of coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Although there is no known cure for asthma, symptoms of asthma can be brought under control with the help of effective asthma management techniques.

17 Jul 2009

Asthma Diagnosis

To start with, the doctor will analyze the patient’s specific symptoms and general health, with an emphasis on past episodes of similar symptoms. Doctors usually ask about exposure to allergens linked to asthma and any other health issues. The answers to these questions will help the doctor decide if the symptoms are caused by asthma or some other condition.

17 Jul 2009

Asthma Symptoms

The symptoms of asthma may vary in different people and from one time to another. Symptoms also vary in their frequency. In some people, symptoms occur every few months, while others show symptoms every other week or even every day. Asthma symptoms can last for a few minutes to several days.

17 Jul 2009

Childhood Asthma

Over the past 15 years, there have been major advances in the scientific understanding of asthma. Asthma is now known to be a disease of airway inflammation resulting from a complex interplay between environmental exposures and genetic and other factors. This has implications for the medical treatment and for the environmental management of asthma.

17 Jul 2009

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs causing repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.

17 Jul 2009

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

There is a wide range of medication that can reduce blood pressure to bring it within normal limits.

17 Jul 2009

Hypertension Treatment

>Hypertension or high blood pressure is seldom detected early on in the course of the disease because the condition is usually free of symptoms. Hypertension is therefore often called the "silent killer." By time symptoms do arise, it is usually because the blood pressure has become high enough to cause damage to organs such as the kidneys or eyes.

17 Jul 2009

Hypertension Diagnosis

Hypertension or high blood pressure is often diagnosed by chance during a general health check up or when visiting the doctor about an unrelated condition. This is because the condition does not usually present with symptoms, at least not during the initial stages.

17 Jul 2009