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Deterioration and softening of the articular cartilage lining the undersurface of the kneecap. The damage is usually caused by repetitive rubbing of the kneecap on the femur. It sometimes, but not always, causes a patellofemoral pain. However, it should not be assumed that all such pain is due to chondromalacia patellae . Treatment of chondromalacia patellae includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to reduce inflammation, and strengthening and stretching exercises to improve the structures around the knee. continue reading »

Do you dread the winter months because of frequent colds, bronchitis and other respiratory infections? Are you searching for ways to stay healthy during the winter season? Follow these helpful suggestions to guard against respiratory infections: continue reading »

For millions of people living in America, the warmer weather signals the beginning of spring, as well as the beginning of allergy season. Allergy is an overreaction to a normally harmless substance known as an “allergen”. In an effort to rid the body of the “allergen”, the immune system releases many chemicals, one of which is called “histamine”. As a result, sneezing, runny, or stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes can occur. continue reading »

Influenza (flu) is an acute infectious disease caused by various strains of viruses. Outbreaks of the flu usually occur during the winter because the viruses are most easily spread in crowded, indoor places. The viruses are transmitted by direct contact or by breathing the airborne viruses. continue reading »

Nearly 200 viruses can cause a cold, and they can live for hours on objects, surfaces, and people. When you touch something contaminated with a cold virus, and then touch your eyes or nose, you transmit the virus to your body. There is no cure for the common cold. It usually goes away in 5 to 7 days.
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The arrival of winter heralds the season of colds, flu and many other respiratory illnesses. To help you better understand where problems may occur, here is a brief review of how the respiratory system works. Every time you breathe, air enters through your nose or mouth, continues down your windpipe (trachea) and into the lungs. The air travels through bronchial tubes (bronchi) in the lungs until it reaches tiny air sacs (alveoli) at the end of the passageways. In the air sacs, there is an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Oxygen is passed into the bloodstream, and carbon dioxide is passed back from the bloodstream into the air sacs to be exhaled out of the body. Without a constant supply of oxygen, the cells in the body cannot function. Two common types of respiratory infections are BRONCHITIS and PNEUMONIA. continue reading »

Allergic disorders affect more than 20 percent of all adults and children. Allergy is an abnormal reaction to an ordinary, harmless substance called an “ALLERGEN”. Allergens stimulate the body’s white blood cells to produce antibodies. The subsequent reaction between the allergens and antibodies causes the release of a chemical called “HISTAMINE” from cells. It is these histamines, which cause the symptoms of an allergy. The tendency to develop an allergy is inherited. Allergies can develop at any age but the symptoms generally diminish with age. Initial exposure to an allergen may not always cause a reaction. With repeated exposures, the allergic reaction can develop. There are two main types of allergies: food and environmental.
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If you have a knee pain when you running, you may have a look at this article:
There are numerous causes of knee pain, for a runner, it’s commonly caused by either a slightly misaligned hip bone that is throwing your gait off a bit resulting in extra stress on the knee or a weak hip/thigh muscle that is not properly stabilizing the hip during running that results in extra stress to the knee. In both cases, you may consult with a sports physician to locate what is causing the problem and the doc can refer you to a physical therapist so you can isolate and work on the offending area. continue reading »

I was diagnosed with alopecia areata a few years ago while I was in college. my roommate discovered a bold spot of 3 inches in diameter, I freaked out and started to panic. It was at a time right before the final exams and I was in my third year of college continue reading »

What is a skin rash?!
A rash is a change of the skin which affects its color, appearance or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, dry, cracked or blistered, swell and may be painful. The causes, and therefore treatments for rashes, vary widely. Diagnosis must take into account such things as the appearance of the rash, other symptoms, what the patient may have been exposed to, occupation, and occurrence in family members. The diagnosis may confirm any number of conditions. continue reading »