Bronchiectasis is the permanent damage of the airways (bronchial tubes) which carry air in and out of the lungs. When lungs are infected and the walls of bronchial tubes are injured, the airways become choked with mucus. In this condition your airways
Heart attacks are silent killers. But it can show symptoms well ahead – say a week – before it actually strikes. Uncontrollable pressure or tightness of jaw and shoulders, pain around the chest spreading outwards are indications. Sometimes shortness of …
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Malignant mesothelioma has no cure. The life expectancy of patients is reasonably low – ranging from few months to few years – owing to poor prognosis. As of now, the best treatment for Mesothelioma cannot be singled from a number …
Endometrial cancer is a cancer that starts in the endometrium. Cancer develops when the cells of this inner lining start to grow out of control and form tumors. Tumors can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are not cancerous, while malignant tumors are
Nasal congestion can be a result of common cold, allergies, sinus infection, flu, vasomotor rhinitis or hay fever. Nasal sprays like Otrivin can help in reducing nasal congestion caused by shrinking of the arteries and the veins in the nasal passage. The
Dulcolax is used for curing constipation and has bisacodyl as its active ingredient. The medicine is primarily available in the form of tables and suppositories. Sometimes the drug is also used to clean the intestines or bowels of a person who is to under
Swelling in the ankle and lower legs is a common complaint by the elderly, pregnant women and people who are obese. It is called ‘edema’ and is basically the collection of fluids or water. There is no other symptom like pain associated with edema. Normal
Pulmonary fibrosis is an autoimmune disease, in which your immune system attacks the lungs, causing excessive scarring and inflammation. It is an idiopathic disease caused due to unknown toxins. Over five million people in the world suffer from this deadl
Anal fissures are very painful as they are tears in the anus lining. Cuts which are deep at times appear at the opening through which the stools pass out from the body. Such fissures can also leave many tags hanging out from the opening of the anus. This
Unsettling migraine attacks can ruin your productive day. Those suffering from chronic attacks are aware of the unpredictable nature of migraines which at times are difficult to treat. Since no two attacks are same, what would be the drug of …
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