Archive for January 8th, 2009

The eye is extremely sensitive, delicate and susceptible to infection, so all injuries are potentially serious. Medical aid should be given as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage. Injuries to the eye can be caused by chemical and heat burns, flash burn, any scratch-wound or a foreign body.   First aid treatment is needed immediately for...
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Primary lung cancer is the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant cells in the airways and air sacs of the lungs. Lung cancer is an aggressive cancer that can spread to other parts of the body. Lung cancer is of two basic types – non-small cell (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Of these the non...
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Asthma is a lung condition that causes Wheezing, Coughing, and shortness of breath. It is triggered by irritants or some allergen, like – cold air, viruses, tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, moulds, and animal dander. Some people have coughing or wheezing only during exercise (called exercise-induced asthma). An asthma attack may last a few minutes or...
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Skin cancer is a form of caner that affects the skin. There are several different types of skin cancer and some forms are more dangerous than others. The two most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Both of these types of skin cancer can be serious in terms...
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