Allergies & Immunology
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Things You Need to Know
By S.I. (staff writer), published on July 18, 2023
What is Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), also known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is a lung condition characterized by inflammation and damage to the lung tissue caused by an immune response to inhaled environm...
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Tips on How to Navigate Food Intolerances and Allergies
By M.M. (staff writer), published on June 12, 2023
Tips on How to Navigate Food Intolerances and Allergies
Food intolerances and allergies can be challenging to manage, but with some tips and knowledge, it's possible to navigate them successfully. In this article, we will discuss some tips for...
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Asthmatic Bronchitis: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 07, 2022
What is Asthmatic Bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a respiratory condition that occurs when the airways in the lungs become diseased. As the illness progresses, the lining of the airways gets more constricted. Even though bronchitis may occur even if yo...
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Things You Need to Know
By S.I. (staff writer), published on August 31, 2021
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (CNS). It is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks the protective sheath, called ‘myelin sheath’ around the...
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
By S.I. (staff writer), published on August 20, 2021
What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)?
The word ‘idiopathic’ means ‘of unknown cause.’ This type of pulmonary fibrosis is caused by unknown reasons. IPF is characterized by the stiffening of the lung tissues owing to...
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Do FOOD ALLERGIES Run in Families?
By A.S. (staff writer), published on August 05, 2021
Food allergies are growing food safety and public health concern. It is an overreacted body’s immune reaction to any particular food or any ingredient present in the food in which the body’s natural defense system mistakenly responds to a...
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COVID-19 VACCINATION
By A.A. (staff writer), published on May 23, 2021
Nowadays, for COVID-19, the healthcare authorities believe there are more candidates for vaccines in the queue than any other infectious disease. They're all attempting to accomplish the same goal: immunity against the virus, and some might...
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Allergies: Things You Need to Know
By S.I. (staff writer), published on April 20, 2021
What is an Allergy?
An allergy is an inappropriate immune response to normally harmless foreign materials [1]. These foreign agents are called allergens. This could be anything from dirt to food, pollens, feathers, smoke, pet dander, etc. Your imm...
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How to Reduce Swelling and Inflammation?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 22, 2021
What is Swelling?
Inflammation or swelling is your body’s response to offending agents such as injury, pathogens, illness, etc. It defends your body from getting harmed and removes the offending agent [1]. Removal of the offending agen...
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 12, 2021
What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory condition characterized by obstruction of airways leading to decreased air conduction through the lungs [1]. This leads to breathlessness and cough. It is a progressive ...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet
By D.A. (staff writer), published on October 26, 2020
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and damage throughout your body. The joint damage that RA causes usually happens on both sides of the body.
So, if a joint is affected i...
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The Immune System Explained
By M.M. (staff writer), published on October 18, 2020
The Immune System Explained
The immune system is the body’s defense system against diseases and infections. It attacks all germs and bacteria, helping us stay healthy. Without the immune system, the body is open to attacks from viruses, bact...
