Spasticity – Types, symptoms, and treatments
Asthma & Allergy

Spasticity – Types, symptoms, and treatments

Spasticity is a condition that affects around 10 million people across the globe. It is a condition in which some muscles of the body are continuously contracted. Spasticity causes tightness or stiffness of the muscles which can interfere with the speech, gait, and even regular movement of a patient. Spasticity usually occurs due to damage to a portion of the spinal cord and brain. It negatively affects muscle movements which can adversely affect a child’s growth. A recent survey revealed that at least 400,000 out of 500,000 citizens from the country suffered from spasticity due to cerebral spasticity. There are three main types of spasticity: Spasticity in multiple sclerosis A common symptom of multiple sclerosis, spasticity, in this case, can be of two types — flexor or extensor. Flexor spasticity involves bending of the hips and knees towards the chest, whereas extensor spasticity is the involuntary straightening of legs. Spasticity in multiple sclerosis may worsen due to muscle tightness, infections, extreme temperatures, and even humidity. Spasticity in traumatic brain injury This type of damage affects the reflex centers of the brain, thus interrupting the flow of messages along different nerve pathways. The location of the traumatic brain injury determines the area of the body affected and the occurrence of motor deficits.
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An overview of allergy prevention techniques
Asthma & Allergy

An overview of allergy prevention techniques

An overview of allergy prevention techniques Allergies are a type of response of our body’s immune system toward certain substances or allergens. Being one of the most common chronic conditions, allergies can cause some serious (and even life-threatening) complications. The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid the substance that might cause the allergy (allergen). The following article talks about the prevention techniques against four common types of allergies. Read on to find out more. Dust allergies Being one of the most common causes of allergies, dust allergies are caused due to dust mites found in dust and even on tiny insects. Dust allergies can be prevented by: Choosing hard vinyl or wood coverings instead of a carpet as it traps the dust and hence the dust mites that can cause allergies. Use roller blinds instead of fabric curtains so that they cannot trap dust that might lead to respiratory allergies. It is also advised to clean soft toys, cushions, upholstered furniture, and curtains either by washing or vacuuming and using allergy-proof covers for mattresses, pillows, and duvets Using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter can trap more dust than ordinary vacuum cleaners and avoid dry dusting as it can spread dust through the air.
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Know about the seven common symptoms of asthma
Asthma & Allergy

Know about the seven common symptoms of asthma

Asthma is a disease of the airways to the lungs. It is an inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe and in some cases, even impossible. It is one of the most common chronic conditions among children. When the lining of the airways swell and the muscles around them tighten, it causes asthma. Further, the mucus fills through the airways that reduce the amount of air passing through them. Symptoms of asthma The symptoms that one may experience during asthma tends to vary based on the type of asthma. The symptoms of asthma are quite prevalent and hence, diagnosed easily. Even if one is having their first onset of asthma or has been diagnosed for many years, there are certain symptoms commonly experienced by them. Some of these common symptoms of asthma include: Coughing One of the most common symptoms of asthma is a persistent cough. A cough may be wet if it contains mucus or even dry. It usually gets worse in the night or during exercise. If one does not experience any other symptom of asthma other than coughing, it might be a symptom of cough-variant asthma. Fatigue When one is diagnosed with asthma, they usually don’t get enough of oxygen into their lungs.
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Symptoms, prevention, and home remedies of upper respiratory infection
Asthma & Allergy

Symptoms, prevention, and home remedies of upper respiratory infection

Upper respiratory infection or URI is a common viral infection that affects the throat, nose, and airways. The nasal cavity and the nostrils also get blocked when a person gets URI. It has been observed that adults may get upper respiratory infection twice to thrice a year, whereas children may get it frequently due to a developing immune system. People often experience URI during the seasons of winter and fall. Let us take a closer look at the symptoms, causes, home remedies, and preventive measures of URI. Signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection It is advisable to keep an eye on the warning signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection. Here are some of the most common signs of the condition: Excess mucus Mild fever, a common sign in children with upper respiratory infection Coughing Discomfort in the nasal passages A runny nose Sneezing Nasal congestion Pressure and pain behind the face A sore throat Scratchy throat There are some less common signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection and these are: Body aches Itchy eyes Bad breath Loss of sense of smell A headache Natural home remedies Apart from the prescribed medications that your doctors suggest, there are some natural home remedies that can help provide relief from upper respiratory infection.
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An overview of sinus infections
Asthma & Allergy

An overview of sinus infections

Medically termed as rhinosinusitis, a sinus infection is a common condition where the air cavities in the bone situated around the eyes and nose get inflamed. There are two forms of sinusitis, that is, acute or chronic sinusitis. These are caused due to bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Acute sinusitis persists for a brief period, roughly less than 4 weeks. It is characterized by signs and symptoms such as facial pain, stuffy and runny nose, cough and congestion, and loss of smell. Dental pain, bad breath, fatigue, and fever are some additional signs of this condition. Conversely, chronic sinus infections last for more than 12 weeks and tend to recur. A nasal blockage, feeling of congestion and fullness in the face, a pressure in the ears, fever, pus in the nasal cavity, a runny nose, and discolored drainage from the nose are some common signs of chronic sinusitis. One may also experience tooth pain, foul-smelling breath, and headaches. Adults are more likely to have sinus infections if they smoke, have a common cold, blocked drainage ducts, nasal polyps, deviated septum, tooth infections, and immune system issues that require them to consume immunosuppressants. On the other hand, allergies, pacifiers, passive smoking, injuries to the nose, and illness spread from other children at school or daycare could cause a sinus infection in kids.
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