Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease characterised by chronic inflammation and bacterial infections in the lungs. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis vary from patient to patient, and in some cases, even from day to day lifestyle. However, the most common symptoms include...
The term “Myocarditis” comes from the heart muscle named Myocardium. When a bacterial, fungal or viral infection in the muscle causes frequent inflammation in the heart muscle then it is called Myocarditis. How will you know if you are affected with Myocarditis? There...
Pulmonary Embolism is a life-threatening lung condition caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. “Any individual can develop pulmonary embolism, the risk further increases if the family members in the...
Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a common breathing disorder that impacts new-borns who are prematurely born with underdeveloped lungs. Babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome will need extra medical support and oxygen for breathing. The symptoms of RDS usually vary...
There are more than 25 lakh patients in India who suffer from Rheumatic Heart Disease. And the number of patients affected by this life-threatening heart disease seems to be growing with every year passing. What starts as rheumatic fever when not adequately treated...
As kids, we have grown up studying air pollution and how it affects our bodies. Air pollution takes place when harmful gasses, chemicals, etc. are released into the air. These pollutants of air travel long distances through air and affect people living around. The...