Can I used expired asthma inhaler?
How does asthma affect the lungs and breathing? Asthma is a common long term inflammatory diseases of the airways of the lungs. It is condition in which airways of lungs … Leia mais
Month: July 2017
Pediophobia: definition, pronunciation, causes, symptoms, test, treatments
What is Pediophobia? Pediophobia or “the fear of dolls” is a specific type of phobia and subtype of anxiety disorder characterized by persistent, unwarranted, irrational and intense fear or worry of … Leia mais
Trypophobia: definition, pronunciation, causes, symptoms, test, treatments, prevention, pictures
Contains disturbing graphics What is Trypophobia? Trypophobia or “the fear of holes” is a specific type of phobia under anxiety disorder characterized by persistent, irrational and intense fear of holes, … Leia mais
Pericoronitis – Definition, Reasons, Sign and Symptoms, Contagious, Pain management and Prevention
What is pericoronitis? An inflammation in the gum tissue surrounding the crown portion of a tooth is called as pericoronitis. In this, the lower third molar (wisdom) tooth gets covered … Leia mais
What is Diaphoresis and excessive diaphoresis? – Types, Causes and Treatments
What is diaphoresis? Diaphoresis, which is also known as perspiration or sweating, refers to the production of sweat by sweat glands of mammals. When a person is under conditions of … Leia mais
Phobias: Definition, Classification, Prevalence, Development, Types
What is phobia? Phobia (from Greek φόβος phobos, “fear”) is defined as a persistent, abnormal, irrational or in some cases disabling fear of activity, situation or specific object that leads … Leia mais
Odynophagia – Medical Term, Signs and symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Vs dysphagia
What is odynophagia? What is the meaning of Odynophagia? Odynophagia (from odyno which means “pain” + phago meaning “to eat“) is a pain produced during swallowing. The pain is felt … Leia mais
Azotemia – Definition, Development, Types, Diagnosis, Treatments
What is azotemia? The word azotemia is made up of two words, ‘azot’ means nitrogen and ’emia’ means in blood. It is a laboratory abnormality which is characterized by urea … Leia mais
Nummular eczema – Definition, Complications, Causes, Treatments and Pictures – Baby
What is nummular eczema? Nummular (means coin-shaped) eczema or nummular dermatitis or discoid eczema is a rare inflammatory skin form of eczema characterized with coin-shaped/discoid and itchy spots or patches … Leia mais
Herpetic whitlow – What is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Pictures, Is it contagious?
What is herpetic whitlow? Herpes whitlow is an infection caused by Herpes simplex virus also known as “cold sore virus”, on the skin near the nail of the thumb or … Leia mais