Have you seen someone who all of a sudden starts struggling to breathe when they are in a place that is dusty, or due to smoke? Think Asthma. Asthma or Bronchial Asthma is a common condition that affects about 300 million people worldwide. It is more common in childhood. It is seen more in the towns…
What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis is an airborne disease that affects the lungs causing respiratory problems. It is both curable and preventable. A lot of cases of TB are arising due to HIV co-infection. Cause of Tuberculosis This is a disease of the lungs caused by infection with a bacteria known as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It can also…
Pneumonia in most places is still believed to be caused by exposure to cold weather or cold in general. This is not true. Many forms of the disease are treatable by Antibiotics. Some forms can be prevented by vaccines. What is Pneumonia It is simply an infection of the Lungs that causes it to be…