Jean Alfonso

Introduction When a person has pneumonia, they are going to have inflammation in the air sacs in the lungs. These sacs become so inflamed that the oxygen has a hard time reaching the blood. This is a fairly common disease being seen in the winter and spring due to the various infections that are occurring […]

Overview of Whooping Cough There are several factors about whopping cough that people need to realize: This is extremely contagious and the person must be assessed It is very several babies who are below the age of 12 months There are inoculations against whooping cough, which can help this to be less severe in children

Overview Any substance that causes damage, sickness or loss if it comes into contact with the body is called a poison. These positions can be in the form of solids, gas, or fluids. If chemicals are consumed they can cause massive damage in the digestive tract and can even be led to the bloodstream causing

Overview An excessive build-up of the phlegm or mucus in your airway is referred to as catarrh. This cannot only happen in your airway but just about in any cavity in your body. However, it is most common in the sinuses, throat, chest or ears. When this happen, you could experience: A stuffy or blocked nose Your

Overview When a person is breathing, has no other known conditions that are life threatening, but is unconscious, then they should be placed into what is called the recovery position. This position is meant to ensure that their airways are going to remain clear and open so that they can breathe in the event that

Overview Known as mliaria rubra, or more commonly referred to as prickly heat, is categorized by red spots that are raised and resembles a rash. This rash is going to cause a stinging sensation on the skin. It can develop on the body anywhere you may sweat, but most commonly it is found on the

Overview When a person has a heart palpitation, they will notice that their heartbeats are more noticeable. It will feel as though it is pounding, beating irregularly, or fluttering for a few minutes or just for a few seconds. The person may also feel sensations in their neck or their throat. This can seem very

Overview One of the most common injuries a person can get are cuts and grazes. However, they are usually not a threat to the person in any way. Due to this, they can easily be treated at your home. Usually, you can solve any type of cut or graze through cleaning the area thoroughly and

Overview of Mumps More than half the kids who attract mumps don’t know they have it as they don’t feel ill. The rest might: Feel sick, have a headache, high fever and not want to eat. Have inflamed parotid glands after a few days. This can occur on both sides if the cheeks and face.

Overview Measles is a severe disorder. It is triggered by a virus and can lead to other severe illnesses. When Europeans initially went to places like America and Australia they took the measles illness with them (there were individuals who were ill with measles among the settlers). Many individuals already existing in those places contracted measles and many