TB Effusion vs Pulmonary TB – Understanding the Difference, Symptoms, and Care

TB Effusion vs Pulmonary TB – Understanding the Difference, Symptoms, and Care Tuberculosis (TB) is the infectious disease that is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, one of the oldest infectious diseases in the world. Even though TB may attack other body organs, most people only consider lung infections. Tuberculous Pleural Effusion (TB Effusion) and Pulmonary TB […]

TB Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Long-Term Management

TB Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Long-Term Management Tuberculosis (TB) is a medical condition that has been ravaging the human health over centuries. Although through modern medicine, it is now possible to treat TB, there are still many patients who have health complications even after being cured of the infection. TB Fibrosis also referred to […]

TB: The Silent Enemy

TB: The Silent Enemy Scene One: The Breath of Shadows It is a tiny village in South Asia where morning sun is rising. The streets are silent with the only exception of coughing in the distance. One of the women, Amina, opens the window of her house as her weak hands shake. She puts scarf […]

COVID-19: The Global Pandemic That Changed Humanity

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Introduction – A World That Suddenly StoppedS It was the end of 2019. Streets of Wuhan, China, were full of lights, people and noise until the night when everyone suddenly realized that hospitals started filling with patients with high fever, dry cough and difficulty breathing. Initially, physicians believed that it was a seasonal flu. But […]

Asthma Attack

Introduction An asthma attack is defined as sudden and often frightening constriction of the airways which narrows the airflow and makes each breath hard. Most asthma attacks that plague millions of individuals every year across the world can be evaded or managed through the appropriate knowledge and care. The post discusses what occurs when one […]

Asthma Medication

Introduction to Asthma Medication To control the symptoms and prevent asthma attacks, asthma medication is necessary. Since asthma is a chronic disease, individuals who are treated on a regular basis can easily breathe well and live productive lives. Asthma drugs are supposed to help relax the airway muscles, reduce the inflammation, and help prevent the […]

Asthma Definition

Introduction to Asthma Asthma is a long time disease that impacts the airways in the lungs. It dilates or swells the airways thus making it hard to breathe. Asthma is associated with coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and chest tightness. Unattended, this disorder, whose level varies, may interfere with a normal routine. It is important to understand […]