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10 things you should know about stroke
Every five minutes someone in the UK has a stroke. A stroke is a brain attack. A stroke happens due to a clot or bleed in the brain, which causes brain cells t...read more
Asthma emergency: don't waste time!
Rush to your closest hospital if: Your symptoms get worse even after taking extra medication. You’re having a hard time breathing (or your peak flow has dropped below 50%) You&r...read more
Asthma: emergency situations
What Happens in an Acute Attack? In an acute attack, the airways are greatly narrowed by swelling, bronchoconstriction and mucus plugging. It's like running on the spot for a few minutes and...read more
Brain attack
A stroke is a brain attackA stroke is what happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain. Without a blood supply, brain cells...read more
Control your asthma at work
Some jobs involve exposure to substances known to trigger or even induce asthma. Occupational Asthma can be a serious problem. More than 200 substances have been reported as triggers forCriteria for diagnosing ms
MS can be difficult to diagnose. There is no single abnormality that reveals a patient has MS. And there isn't one test that will show that a patient has MS. Since a variety of other illnesses cause similar c...read more
Description of an asthma attack
"I couldn't breathe. I was really frightened!"An asthma attack is a frightening experience for everyone concerned, whether it is the first or hundredth time it has occurred. It is a gasping, painful...read more
Diagnosing asthma
Many people with asthma don’t know that they have the disease. In young patients with recurrent coughing and wheezing the diagnosis of asthma is not always straightforward, and it is important to think ...read more
Different types of asthma
Asthma is divided into four main types depending on the frequency and severity of the symptoms (chest tightness, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing) before any medication or treatment is started. Asthma ...read more
Different types of migraine
There are two types Migraine without an aura (common migraine)This consists of a severe, throbbing headache, usually located on one side, with abdominal symptoms including loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting,...read more
How do I know if I have a migraine headache?
While everyone gets headaches now and then, migraine headache may be distinguished by the Headache Patient following: Aura symptoms: Your first symptoms may include vi...read more
Living with asthma
As an asthmatic, life can sometimes feel a struggle. Once asthma develops, it can change your approach to different situations and can also affect you differently at various stages of your life. Sometimes, yo...read more
Migraine at school
The school principal, class teacher and/or school nurse should be informed of a child's susceptibility to migraine. This will ensure that proper action is taken in the event of an attack i.e....read more
Phases of a migraine attack
Migraine attacks can be divided into different phases. Not all of these phases will be experienced by everyone but if you can get to know your own pattern, it may help you predict an attack. Build u...read more
The treatment of acute asthma attacks
Description Inhaled bronchodilators (most often) Theophyllines (in extreme cases) Bronchospasm is one of the major causes of cough, wheezing and che...read more
What causes migraine?
Migraine is not a psychological problem! It is a recognised neurological condition. The root cause is still unknown but is thought to involve abnormal functioning of certain components ofWhat is arteriosclerosis?
Arterioslcerosis is a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity. Also called “hardening of the arteries...read more
What to do in an asthma attack
Sometimes, no matter how careful you are about taking your asthma medicines and avoiding your triggers, you may find that you have an asthma attack. Recommended steps The following guidelines are suitable f...read more
What to do in an asthma attack
Without trying to frighten anyone, it is wise to remember that asthma attacks can be fatal. Memorise or write down your child’s asthma plan so that you know automatically what the next step is.It is imp...read more
