Bronchitis is condition which is caused due to inflammation of the air passages which lets air into the lungs. It may be chronic or acute. Sometimes it affects nasal passages, sinuses and bronchial tubes.

Types

There are two most common types of bronchitis known, acute and chronic. The Chronic bronchitis last for a longer time, it may last for a a period of 1-2 month or sometime even for a year. While many patience overcome from acute bronchitis within day.

Acute bronchitis is an infection or inflammation of the bronchial passage linings which let the air to enter and leave the lungs. It may lead to coughing, but its not a lung infection like pneumonia. However if bronchitis is not treated in time it may lead to pneumonia. Acute bronchitis generally starts with infection in nose, sinuses or throat. It is mainly caused by bacterial virus. Children, Elder peoples, smokers and lung or heart patience are more prone to acute bronchitis.

Chronic bronchitis is also called obstructive lung disease as it causes long time obstruction of the airway passages caused due to inflammation. Chronic bronchitis is always caused by smoking, or prolonged exposure to pollution, dust or large amount of grains. Smoking is the main cause of disease and they are ten percent more likely to get affected by it in comparison to others.

Symptoms

Though cough is the common symptom in both types of bronchitis, but other symptoms caused due to them varies.

Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis

• Dry Cough or Phlegum
• Fatigue
• Sore Throat
• Wheezing
• Fever
• Shortness of breath

Symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis

• Coughing or Phlegum
• Breathlessness
• Blue-Tinged Lips
• Swelling in Feet and Legs

Causes

The causing agent for both acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis are different. A bacterial infection is the main cause of the acute bronchitis while smoking mainly develops chronic disease. Exposure to dust or pollution for a prolonged period may also lead to chronic bronchitis. The main causing agents for both includes

• Smoking
• Exposure to Smoke
• Working in Stuffy Atmosphere
• Drugs Usage
• Exposure to Pollution of Dust
• Higher Dose Of Medicine
• Unbalanced Diet
• Unrest
• Stress

Tests

Doctor may diagnose bronchitis on the basis of symptoms and physical examinations. Pnemonia patient can be further diagnosed for bronchitis by taking X-rays.

Treatment

Mild bronchitis may disappear by themselves, although the cough may stay for a longer period. If proper care and medication is not taken, chronic bronchitis may develop in a pneumonia or other server medical conditions. If suspected of bronchitis visit your doctor soon to prevent further server lung infections.

Autism is a serious brain disorder which is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills. Symptoms of Autism generally appears in the first three years of life. Till date there is no treatment for autism, but if diagnosed and treated early, the patience can be prevented from further disorder caused by it.

Types

Autism is known in different ways. Some people calls it Autistic disorder.

Some types of Astism are

Asperger Syndrome : Severe form of Austistic disorder.
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Rett Syndrome : A typical type of Autism which occur to women only.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder :

Symptoms

Autism can be categorized by various common symptoms. In social skill, poor eye contact, unable to resist or hold, preferring to play alone and other similar symptoms may occur. In area of contact : the child may not be able to converse or it is a late bloomer while talking. Behavioral issue like repetitive movements, sensitive to sound and light and disturbance by ritual development may also been seen.

Causes

The exact cause of the autism is still unknown. Some of the known cause includes genetic error, in which the DNA do not replicate properly. Children’s whose family history shows autism are more prone to be affected by it. There are numerous environmental factor which contributed to the development of the autism including virus and air pollutants. Some time immune system issue and delivery problems may also lead to autism.

Tests

With regular checkups doctor may diagnose the delay in the development of the children. Its diagnosis is very difficult due to varied nature of the disorder. Its diagnosis is done based on series of tests which includes test for child’s verbal, social and behavior skills. Although the autism develops under 18 months, it can be diagnoses until the children is reached to the age of 2-3 years.

Treatment

There is no cure for autism. If diagnosed early , therapies may be taken to improve the behavioral, social and verbal abilities. Anxiety and other severe problems may be avoided with medication.

Asthma is the disease of the respiratory system which affects the airways which carry air in and out to the lungs. Generally both adult and children are affected by this disease. People who suffers from chronic condition for a long time are called as Asthmatic.

Types

There are many types of Asthma. Some of the common types are

Child-Onset Asthma : Asthma which begins from childhood is known as Child-Onset Asthma.

Adult-Onset Asthma : It is condition When a person after reaching the age of 20 years develops Asthman.

Exercise-Induced Asthma : In this type of Asthma, people’s usually cough, wheeze or feel out of breath after exercise.

Occupational Asthma : The Asthma which is caused due to the patience’s place of work.

Nocturnal Asthma :It is triggered by allergies present in the home and occurs between midnight and 8 AM.

Steroid Resistant Asthma : If the patience have a higher level of immune activation in the airways, then it is called steroid-resistant Asthma.

Cough-Induced Asthma : The Asthma which causes severe cough is known as Cough-Induced Asthma.

Symptoms

Asthma may develops several symptoms which may include irritation in the airways and the tubes that leads air to the lungs due to inflammation. Sometimes Childrens and teenagers are seen with coughing, wheezing and tight chest.

The most common symptom is Asthma is breathlessness. Sometimes due to fear and anxiety of the Asthma symptoms, patience may also experience other symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating and light-headedness.

The symptoms occurred may be mild or severe depending on the health, age and physical condition of the patience. Some peoples are also enable to inhale enough air inside and feel tight pressure when they get asthma attack, In such a condition it is very necessary to visit the doctors. Such breathlessness is caused when the breathing tubes are filled with mucus, which makes it hard for the air to move inside the lungs.

Causes

Asthma has affected millions of people around the world and it may prove to be dangerous if not monitored properly. Asthma attack may occur at any time of the day and is generally triggered by following :

• Stress
• Medications
• Colds
• Allergens
• Vigorous Exercise
• Pollution or Cold Air

Mostly various types of allergens like dust, molds and foods are responsible for triggering Asthma attack.

Tests

Asthma can be diagnosed mainly by examining patience medical history, physical exam and results from breathing tests like Spirometry.

Treatment

Asthma may be controller by using various tools and medicine available like peak flow meter, which keeps the measurement of how well the air is moving into the lungs. Proper care and medication must be taken to prevent worsening Asthma Attack in future.

Arthritis is not a disease but its a joint disorder featuring inflammation. Arthritis is a long term which describes around 100 different types of conditions. The most prominent are affected in joints, ligaments, muscles and cartilage.

Symptoms

Arthritis shows various different types of symptoms. Common symptoms includes swelling, joint pain, limited movement of joints, stiffness, redness and warmth over the joints. While the rheumatic form of arthritis is categorized by swollen glands, fatigue, weight loss and other general symptoms. Sometime serious problems like kidney failure are also seen in systemic forms of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis.

Causes

The cause of arthritis generally depends on the type of arthritis. Aged and injured person are more prone to osteoarthritis while there is no cause yet found for systemic diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis are seen in both children and adults while the osteoarthritis are most likely seen in aged persons.

Types

Arthritis is the most common type of chronic disease found all over the world. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, some of the common types found are :

Osteoarthritis : This occur due to break down of joints due to wear and tear

Rheumatoid Arthritis: This form occurs when the body attack its own joints causing pain and swelling.

Gout: It is caused due to excess uric acid in blood. This type causes sudden and severe attack causing pain and swelling in joints.

Ankylosing Spondylitis: It occurs in spine causing pain, stiffness and swelling.

Psoriatic Arthritis: It mostly affect finger or spring and is accompanied with swelling.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: It mainly effect skin, joints. It is also known as lupus.

Test

Arthritis is mainly diagnosed by detailed examination of joints. X-Ray may show the damaged joint due to osteoarthritis and chronic gout. Blood and urine test are done to crosscheck whether arthritis has affected other bodily systems.

Treatment

The treatment of arthritis depend on the types of arthritis the patient is having. Some form of arthritis are treated with physical therapy.Some common treatments include anti-inflammatory drugs to lessen swelling, drugs to suppress the body’s immune response, paraffin wax dips, cold backs and surgery.

Anemia is condition that occurs due to the lack of healthy red blood cells (RBC) which carries oxygen tot the the tissues in the body. Due to anemia person’s energy gets depleted and he feels tired. Person suffering from chronic disease are more prone to Anemia.

The body mainly consumes iron,vitamins and proteins from diet to produce red blood cell. When person’s diet lack such items, red blood cells count gets lowered and which gradually reduces the amount of oxygen carried to the body tissue.

Types

Anemia comes in different types showing different symptoms ranging from different time levels.The classification is mainly done on basis of morphology of RBC’s, underlying etiologic mechanisms, discernible clinical spectra, and more. The treatment for each type of anemia vary from each other. The three main kind of anemia is caused by blood loss, blood cell destruction and deficient RBC production.

Symptoms

The main symptom of anemia is fatigue. If the person remains affected from anemia longer the symptoms may get increased and even worst. General symptoms seen in anemic person includes cold, weak, dizzy and irritable which is accompanied by shortness of breath, impaired memory, chest pain and difficulty in swallowing.

Causes

The main cause for anemia is the loss of blood, deficient production of RBC, deficiency of iron , Vitamin B12 and proteins. Loss of too much blood due to menstrual cycle or due to an injury may also lead to anemia. A long term cancer, infection, genetic disorders and kidney disease may some times lead to anemia.

Test

Anemia can be diagnosed by series of tests which include blood smear test, bone marrow test, serum iron test and complete blood count. The test used to diagnose anemia mainly depends on the causing factor.

Treatment

Anemia may be treated by providing the patient with required supplements or proteins. More nutritious food, a healthier diet should be taken in order to increase the RBC count. Food such as beef, lentils, dark green leafy vegitables are enriched with various vitamins which can reduce the risk of anemia. Blood transfusion is needed when the anemia is caused due to blood loss. Proper medication and healthy food is the best way to cure anemia.

Wheat allergy is type of allergy which is caused due to the consumption of wheat. It is one of the most common food allergies which occurs in childrens.

Types

Wheat allergies are not classified by the reactions caused due to the protein present in wheat differs from person to person. A person with Gluten intolerance may show adverse reaction to the protein called gluten which is present in wheat.

Symptoms

The symptoms of wheat allergies may occur as soon as the allergen consume the wheat or it may take 3-4 hours for the reaction to appear. Symptoms of wheat allergies includes stomach pain, Nausea and Vomiting, Nasal congestion , swollen breathing passages and skin rashes.

Some people also develop symptoms by consuming wheat product or by inhaling wheat flour.

Causes

Wheat allergies is also caused when the person immune system take the protein present in the wheat as dangerous foreign bodies and starts producing immunoglobulin antibodies, histamine and other chemical. This produced chemical causes reaction to occur.

The protein present in wheat namely albumin, globulin, gliadin and gluten are responsible for wheat allergies. Person with allergent family background are more prone to wheat allergy.

Test

Wheat allergies can be diagnosed by skin test and blood test. In skin test a part of the skin is pricked and exposed to wheat to see if the reaction occurs or not.

Treatment

There no treatment for wheat allergies. The best way is to acoid wheat and products containing wheat. This is one the most difficult food allergy to inherit as wheat is present is many food items in our daily life.

Serious reaction can be countered with antihistamines. If Anaphylactic Shock occurs person should be medicated soon prescribed with injections of epinephrine or adrenaline.

Peanut allergies is the most common type of food allergy found in people and is generally caused by peanuts or products containing peanuts. Peanut allergy is very tough to resist as many products contain peanut even other food item contain peanut flavour causing allergy.

Symptoms

The Symptoms of peanut allergy start as soon as eating peanut of food items containing peanut. The symptoms can vary from stomach pain to skin irritation. Some of the most common symptoms include hives and skin rashes, itching in mouth and throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, wheezing and shortness of breath, nasal congestion and tight feeling across chest.

Severe peanut allergies include anaphylaxis which causes blockage of airways that causes breathing problem or even stops breathing completely. Other signs are swollen throat, drop in blood pressure, increase in pulse rate. Sometimes person becomes dizzy and unconscious.

Causes

The causing factor of peanut allergy is same as of other food allergies. It is also causes as a reason of malfunction of immune system. The body immune system takes the peanut’s proteins as a dangerous body which needed to be attacked producing immunoglobulin antibodies which in turn causes release of histamines and other chemicals. This leads to the occurrence of symptoms in the allergic person body. Person with Peanut allergic family background are more prone to suffer from this allergy.

Test

Generally a skin prick test or blood test is done to test whether the person is allergic to peanut or not. In skin prick test, a small part of skin is taken and is exposed to proteins found in protein to found reaction to proteins. In blood test, the immune system response to peanuts protein can be checked.

Treatment

The peanut allergy can be prevented by avoiding peanuts and food product containing peanuts. Antihistamines is prescribed for minor symptoms while for severe symptoms or those with anaphylaxis can go for EpiPen or adrenaline injections. Person with severe symptoms should be hospitalized soon as the reaction may occur after some time again.

Mold allergies are generally caused by household or airborne molds. It is a type of allergy which is difficult to treat due to its existence in everyday life. Mold allergies generally lead to asthma causing severe allergic reaction, symptoms mainly occurs when a person inhales mold spores.

Types

Molds are thousands in numbers but all of them does not causes allergy. The molds which are generally responsible for causing allergy are alternaria, aspergillus, cladosporium and penicillium. Generally a person remains allergic to one type of mold.

Symptoms

Mold allergy symptoms are generally accompanied by runny nose, postnasal drip, coughing and sneezing, itchy nose and throat , swollen sinuses and itchy eyes.

Some peoples remain allergic to mold during whole year while others remain allergic for some season when the mold concentration is high. Person with Asthma and mold allergy can suffer from severe asthma attack. Other rare severe symptoms caused by mold includes fungal sinusitis (Growth of mold in sinuses) and hypersensitivity pneumonitis(Lungs become inflamed).

Causes

Mold allergies are generally caused due to the malfunctioning of the immune system. The immune system takes the Mold as the foreign body which may be dangerous to the body causing the production of the immunoglobulin antibodies which in turn releases histamine and other chemicals which leads to allergies symptoms. People with family background are more prone to mold allergies.Also people who works in places with high exposure of mold or in humid condition are attacked by this allergy.

Tests:

It can be determined by skin prick test of exposing a part of skin to mold and checking symptoms. Blood test is also recommended for certain type of mold allergies.

Treatment

Mold allergies are generally treated with decongestants and antihistamines. Some rare cases are prescribed with nasal corticosteroids.

It is one of the most common type of allergy which is found in kids and toddlers. About 2-3% of kids under age of three year are generally milk allergent since birth, while only few outgrow milk allergy after 3 years of age.

Types

Milk reaction genrally involves with the immune system and be classified as:

Type 1: As soon as cow’s milk is fed symptoms develops.
Type 2: After few hours of consuming cow milk symptom occurs
Type 3: Symptoms only occur if large amount of cow milk is cosumed and will occur after 24 hour.

Symptoms

Symtoms of milk allergies varies from person to person, Commong symptoms include wheezing, hives and vomiting. When someone who is allergent to milk consumes milk serious symptoms may occur like blood coming with stool, loose stool, diarrhea, severe coughing and sneezing, stomach pain, rashes and runny nose.

Sometime milk allergies leads to anaphylaxis, which cases difficulty in breathing . It may be acquired with fast heartbeat, drop in blood pressure, swollen throat and internal airways, and dizziness.

Causes

The immune system is the main causing factor of milk allergy. The person’s (who is allergent to milk) immune system take the milk proteins as dangerous foreign body and starts producing immunoglobulin which in turn leads to the release of histamine and other chemicals causing milk allergies symptoms.

Milk allergies are generally caused by two protein present in the milk, casein and whey. Mostly childrens get affected by milk allergies. Family history with milk allergy is one of the most common causing factor of milk allergy.

Test

Milk allergies are simply determined by doing blood test or skin test.

Treatment

Avoiding milk or milk made products is the best way to overcome milk allergy. In case on allergic reaction , antihistamines can be taken. Severe allergic reaction are treated along with epinephrine or adrenaline injection.

It is estimated that around 10% of the population suffers from pet allergy of which dog allergy is the second most common found allergy. It is believed that dog breed who got short hairs or who do not shed their hairs are suitable to people who are suspected for dog allergies. But, Research shows that only dog’s fur is not responsible for allergic reaction, rather the protein found in the dog’s dander, saliva and urine causes dog allergies.

Types

The dog that can cause allergies can be classified as :

Small Dogs : These dogs spread allergens

Dogs with Extremely short Hairs : Dandruff and Saliva of these dogs are more allergic

Dogs with Human Like Hair : They generally dont cause allergy

Dogs with non-shedding hair : Its fur coat can drag more number of dust and allergens.

Symptoms:

Symptoms of dog allergies can be found generally after 2-3 hours or may be as soon as exposure to the dog. The symptoms are most airbone allergies like coughing, sneezing, wheezing, red and itchy eye, runny nose and sometimes it may cause skin reaction also. Sometine reaction may occur if the allergent skin come in contact with dog’s drool or saliva. Person with asthma may develop sudden breathing problem due to allergic reaction.

Causes :

When the proteins from dog’s urine, saliva or dry flaked of skin come in contact with person, The immune system take these proteins as foreign bodies and releases immunoglobulin antibodies which in turn releases histamine and other chemicals causing allergic reaction. Person’s who’s family has pet allergy background are moresusceptible for dog allergies.

Diagnosis :

Dog allergies can be found by doing blood test or skin test. During the skin test, the skin is exposed to dog proteins,If reaction develops then the person is confirmed to have dog allergy.

Treatment

Dog allergy can be controlled mainly by avoiding exposure to dogs if possible. Else, the reactions can be controlled by antihistamines and decongestants but in serious case steroids are given.