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Chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammation of the bronchi, which results in increased production of mucus, as well as other changes. It is generally considered one of the two forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence means the bladder is unable to hold urine for as long as needed until it can be released voluntarily. Incontinence is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of some other problem

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Diagnosis and Treatment of bronchitis

Bronchitis may be suspected in patients with an acute respiratory infection with cough; however, because many more serious diseases of the lower respiratory tract cause cough, bronchitis must be considered a diagnosis of exclusion. Spirometry or lung function test forms the mainstay of diagnosis. Oxygen, bronchodilators, antitussives, expectorants/ antitussives form the main stay of treatment in bronchitis.

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Sinus surgery

Sinus surgery involves removal of diseased sinus tissue to improve the drainage of the sinuses. It creates the path for the infected material to drain from the sinuses. There are various techniques which have been used. More commonly used is the endoscopic sinus surgery which results in less swelling, less bleeding and discomfort.

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First aid for seizures and epilepsy

first-aid/9719?iL=true" >First aid for epilepsy is basically very simple. It keeps the person safe until the seizure stops naturally by itself. Many seizure types-such as generalized absence seizures or complex partial seizures, which involve relatively brief episodes of unresponsiveness- don?t require any specific first-aid measures.

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Epilepsy and pregnancy

Years ago, women who had epilepsy were often discouraged from getting pregnant. Thanks to early and regular prenatal care. However, don't panic if you have a seizure while you're pregnant. Remember, there are many normal, healthy babies born to women who had seizures during their pregnancy.

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Cystic acne

Cystic acne, also known as nodulocystic acne, is a severe form of acne wherein acne develops into small cysts, nodules of inflammation. They are seen as soft fluid filled lumps under the skin usually several millimeters in diameter and can be painful. A common treatment for cystic acne is Isotretinoin, which cures most acne in about 90% of patients. Cystic acne can affect the face, chest, back, shoulders and, occasionally, upper arms.

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Acute Bronchitis

Acute inflammation of the air passages within the lung. Most cases of acute bronchitis disappear within few days without lasting effects. Usually occurs after a sinus infection or common cold. Virus etiology is the most common cause of acute bronchitis.

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Chronic sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis is the swelling or inflammation of the sinuses which continue for long time for about 12 weeks and that which recurs frequently.

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Acute sinusitis

Acute sinusitis is most commonly caused by common cold. Other common causes of acute sinusitis are bacteria, allergens and fungal infections. Acute sinusitis is the infection of one or more sinuses which include maxillary, ethmoid and frontal sinuses.

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