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The treatment of glaucoma is mainly to decrease the intraocular pressure by improving the aqueous flow, decreasing the production of aqueous. Glaucoma cannot be cured. Bu the treatment helps to prevent the visual loss.

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Types of Asthma

Asthma is obstructive lung disease that affects the bronchial airways. Also called Reversible obstructive air way disease (ROAD). In asthma the bronchial tubes are plugged with excessive mucus, even there is bronchial wall inflammation. Inflammation causes the muscles to contract and go to under spasm resulting in wheezing.

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Uveitis

Uveitis is the inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, uvea. Uveitis needs urgent treatment to control the inflammation.

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Vitamin D and calcium

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in few foods, and available as a dietary supplement. Vitamin D is also produced endogenously when UV rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger the synthesis of vitamin D.

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Genital herpes: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Genital herpes presents are recurrent, painful blisters over the genital region and the anal region. It is transmitted from one person to another person from skin to skin contact.

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Allergic asthma

80- 90% of all asthma sufferers have allergic asthma. Allergic asthma is triggered by allergens that are capable of causing an allergic reaction.

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First aid for minor wounds and abrasions

Any break in the continuity of skin is called a wound. A sharp force trauma like a tear, cut or puncture causes open wound. A blunt force trauma causes a closed wound.

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Standard height and Weight for Indian Men and Women

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Tips to fight fatigue

Fatigue may be caused due to increased family demands, work demands, inadequate sleep, poor diet. Fatigue leads to decreased mental activity, irritability,

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Knee replacement or knee arthroplasty

The surgical procedure or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to replace weight bearing surfaces of the knee joint to decrease the pain and disabilities of osteoarthritis. It is also seen in other diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

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