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What is a nebulizer? Nebulizer is a device (machine)used to deliver medicine in the form of mist/air which is inhaled by the patient. It is different from a steaming device (steamer) which boils water and produces steam for inhalation. What are the parts (components) of the nebulizer machine? Nebulization system contains- Air compressor- this is the […]

CPAP therapy is a way of treatment where a device called CPAP machine delivers air with positive pressure to a patient who is connected to it. It is a method used to improve oxygen levels in the patient’s blood by delivering air (which contains oxygen) in the environment or supplemental oxygen (if an additional source

Smoking is a habit which is recognized by lot of individuals as something which is harmful and should be stopped. However, most of us fail to quit smoking due to several reasons. Some of us have successfully stopped smoking once but restarted again and find it even more difficult to completely quit smoking. We are

‘Sleep hygiene’ is the term used to describe good sleep habits. Considerable research has gone into developing a set of guidelines and tips which are designed to enhance good sleeping, and there is much evidence to suggest that these strategies can provide long-term solutions to sleep difficulties. Using medications for sleeplessness can help for a

What is obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where your breathing stops for short spells when you are asleep. The word apnea means ‘without breath’, that is, the breathing stops. In the case of OSA, the breathing stops because of an obstruction to the flow of air down your airway (tubes

What is asthma? Asthma is a common disease which affects millions of people in the world. Asthma often starts in childhood, but it can happen for the first time at any age. Asthma actually means allergic disorder affecting lungs. Asthma affects the airways – the tubes carrying air in and out of the lungs. People

Hypertension is high pressure of blood in your arteries (blood vessels which carry oxygenated blood to all parts of the body). It is recorded as 2 numbers, Ex: 120/80 mmhg. The top number is called the “systolic pressure” which is the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts. The bottom number is called the

This leaflet is meant to help you understand diabetes better. So, if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, do not worry and try to learn more about it. With knowledge about the disease and proper advice you can control diabetes and lead a happy and healthy life. Good luck to you! What is diabetes mellitus?

Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, aedes aegypti. This infection is prevalent across the world and the incidence is more during the season when the mosquito breeding is more i.e, rainy season. Aedes mosquito usually bites during daytime (for 2 hours after sunrise and few

What is Covid-19 disease? It is a viral infection caused by a virus belonging to corona virus family. It causes a lung condition called severe acute respiratory syndrome wherein, the lung gets infected to a varying degree sometimes associated with severe inflammatory reaction causing low oxygen levels. It was reported for the 1st time in