Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is one among the various diseases that affect the human body. The medical term for blood pressure is hypertension. Blood pressure is characterized by abnormal pressure levels in the arteries. The blood pressure in a healthy, normal person is 90/60mmhg. When the pressure is lower than the normal, it interferes with the well being of a person. When the pressure increases, it causes damage to the heart and sometimes proves fatal. Hypertension is usually caused due to excess stress, strain, and emotional disturbances. In some cases, arterial problems, disturbed kidney function and malfunctioning of the endocrine gland cause hypertension. The usual symptoms of the disease are dizziness, sound in the ears, headaches and dull vision.
Hypertension happens when the pressure in your system gets high enough leading to risks in your system. It is also commonly known as high blood pressure, which refers to the amount of pressure in your arteries. In diagnosing hypertension, several readings must be taken. If the rate of blood pressure reaches to as high as 140/90, then hypertension is present. Hypertension is also related to other diseases like stroke, heart attack, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), and may also lead to death. The two types of high blood pressure are as follows:
Primary Hypertension – also known as essential hypertension; commonly caused by stress and injury, primary hypertension has no specific symptom. Other causes comprise emotional disturbance, heredity, race, climatic condition, Obesity, smoking and alcohol intake.
Secondary Hypertension – may lead to kidney infection, malfunctioning of the Endocrine Glands and arterial problems like arteriosclerosis.
Since hypertension has no specific symptom, it became known to be a silent killer. If not detected at an early stage, it may lead to arterial cardiac and renal damage. Nevertheless, hypertension can be detected if people experience some mild and pounding headache, giddiness, hazy vision, ringing in the ears, and disturbed kidney functioning. If experienced continuously, it may lead to heart attack, heart failure, stroke, or paralysis.
In order to manage hypertension, lifestyle management, one of which is Yoga Lifestyle, helps treat and prevent hypertension through mind and body activities.
The following are the Yoga Poses you may follow to help you manage Hypertension. Note that Yoga is not the only treatment for Hypertension, Seek doctor’s advice before starting Yoga practices
Yoga Poses for Hypertension
Easy Pose (Sukhasana)
This is one of the classic Meditative Poses and is usually performed after doing the Corpse Pose. The Easy Pose helps in straightening the spine, slowing down metabolism, promoting inner tranquility, and keeping your mind still.
Shoulder Stretches
Shoulder Stretches are great in relieving stress and tension on your shoulders, as well as your entire upper back. Practice them daily for several weeks and notice the changes. Learn some basic stretches for the shoulders in this section.
Stand Spread Leg Forward Fold
Practicing the Standing Spread Leg Forward Fold can strengthen and stretch your inner and back legs and your spine. People with lower back problems should avoid doing the full forward bend. For beginners, you may use props like a folding chair to support your forearms.
Cat Pose (Bidalasana)
The Cat Yoga Pose teaches you to initiate movement from your center and to coordinate your movement and breath. These are two of the most important themes in Yoga practice. Keep in mind that the Cat Pose may not be advisable if you have any chronic or recent back pain or injury.
Half Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
If done properly, the Half Spinal Twist lengthens and strengthens the spine. It is also beneficial for your liver, kidneys, as well as adrenal glands. Practice this Yoga Pose under the supervision of a Yoga instructor. In this section, learn how to perform the Half Spinal Twist.
Wind Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
The term Pavanamuktasana comes from the Sanskrit word 'pavana' which means air or wind and 'mukta' which means freedom or release. The Wind Relieving Pose works mainly on the digestive system. specifically, it helps in eliminating excess gas in the stomach.
Double Leg Raises
A Double Leg Raise is similar to a Single Leg Raise, only this time, you will raise both legs. In doing this Yoga Pose, make sure that the full length of your back is resting on the floor and your shoulders and neck are relaxed. This section covers the steps and guidelines on how to do this pose properly.
Myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die. This is most commonly due to occlusion (blockage) of a coronary artery following the rupture of a vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque, which is an unstable collection of lipids (cholesterol and fatty acids) and white blood cells (especially macrophages) in the wall of an artery. The resulting ischemia (restriction in blood supply) and ensuing oxygen shortage, if left untreated for a sufficient period of time, can cause damage or death (infarction) of heart muscle tissue (myocardium).
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Myocardial infarction (MI) is usually caused by a blood clot that stops blood flow in a heart (coronary) artery. You should call for an ambulance immediately if you develop severe chest pain. Treatment with a clot busting drug or an emergency procedure to restore the blood flow through the blocked artery are usually done as soon as possible to prevent damage to your heart muscle. Other treatments help to ease the pain and prevent complications. Reducing risk factors can help to prevent an MI.
What is a myocardial infarction?
Myocardial infarction (MI) means that part of the heart muscle suddenly loses its blood supply. Without prompt treatment, this can lead to damage to the affected part of the heart. An MI is sometimes called a heart attack or a coronary thrombosis. An MI is part of a range or disorders called acute coronary syndromes. There is a brief explanation of the term acute coronary syndrome at the end of this leaflet.
There are different types of MI which are based on what is seen on your ECG (heart tracing). The two main types are called ST elevation MI (STEMI) and non-ST elevation MI (NSTEMI). Your treatment will depend upon the type of MI you have.
Understanding the heart and coronary arteries
The heart is mainly made of special muscle. The heart pumps blood into arteries (blood vessels) which take the blood to every part of the body. Like any other muscle, the heart muscle needs a good blood supply. The coronary arteries take blood to the heart muscle. The main coronary arteries branch off from the aorta. (The aorta is the large artery which takes oxygen-rich blood from the heart chambers to the body.) The main coronary arteries divide into smaller branches which take blood to all parts of the heart muscle.
What happens when you have a myocardial infarction?
If you have an MI, a coronary artery or one of its smaller branches is suddenly blocked. The part of the heart muscle supplied by this artery loses its blood (and oxygen) supply. This part of the heart muscle is at risk of dying unless the blockage is quickly undone. (The word infarction means death of some tissue due to a blocked artery which stops blood from getting past.)
If one of the main coronary arteries is blocked, a large part of the heart muscle is affected. If a smaller branch artery is blocked, a smaller amount of heart muscle is affected. In people who survive an MI, the part of the heart muscle that dies (infarcts) is replaced by scar tissue over the next few weeks.
In a STEMI, the artery supplying an area of the heart muscle is completely blocked. However, in a NSTEMI, the artery is only partly blocked, so only part of the heart muscle being supplied by the affected artery is affected.
What causes myocardial infarction?
Blood clot (thrombosis) - the cause in most cases
The common cause of an MI is a blood clot (thrombosis) that forms inside a coronary artery, or one of its branches. This blocks the blood flow to a part of the heart.
Blood clots do not usually form in normal arteries. However, a clot may form if there is some atheroma within the lining of the artery. Atheroma is like fatty patches or plaques that develop within the inside lining of arteries. (This is similar to water pipes that get furred up.) Plaques of atheroma may gradually form over a number of years in one or more places in the coronary arteries. Each plaque has an outer firm shell with a soft inner fatty core.
What happens is that a crack develops in the outer shell of the atheroma plaque. This is called plaque rupture. This exposes the softer inner core of the plaque to blood. This can trigger the clotting mechanism in the blood to form a blood clot. Therefore, a build up of atheroma is the root problem that leads to most cases of MI. (The diagram below shows four patches of atheroma as an example. However, atheroma may develop in any section of the coronary arteries.)
Infection Cases due to belows
Smoking. If you smoke, you should make every effort to stop.
High blood pressure. If your blood pressure is high it can be treated.
If you are overweight, losing some weight is advised. Losing weight will reduce the amount of workload on your heart and also help to lower your blood pressure.
A high cholesterol. This should usually be treated if it is high.
Inactivity. You should aim to do some moderate physical activity on most days of the week for at least 30 minutes. For example, brisk walking, swimming, cycling, dancing, gardening, etc.
Diet. You should aim to eat a healthy diet.
Diabetes. People with diabetes have a higher risk of having an MI. This risk can be reduced by ensuring your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and glucose levels are well controlled.
Family history. Your risk is increased if there is a family history of heart disease or a stroke that occurred in your father or brother aged below 55, or in your mother or sister aged below 65.
Ethnic group. Certain ethnic groups, for example British Asians, have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
yogic management:
Ujjayi Pranayama(psychic breathing) is considered an excellent yogic solution.
sheetali pranayama (Cooling breath), is another effective pose for the treatment of CHD.
sheetkari pranayama (Hissing breath) can also be practiced.
Warrior pose and stand spread leg forward fold are also important yoga poses.
Other effective asanas are Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Psychic Network Purification).
Yoga is an excellent solution for regulating cholesterol level and maintaining blood pressure, which helps to prevent heart diseases. Join our Yoga Classes and feel the difference in your life
The common cold
, also known as “acute coryza,” is an inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and is caused by infection with a virus. It is a very irritating condition. You are neither sick nor are you well enough. In spite of all the modern advances made by science, no drug or vaccine has yet been discovered to cure the common cold. There is an old adage that if you take medicine, the cold is cured in a week – otherwise, seven days. However, in the case of a weak constitution, a cold may lead to more serious diseases, such as tonsillitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. It is essential to receive proper treatment. Through Yoga Sadhana (practice), it is possible to build up sufficient energy, strength, and resistance to overcome a cold and its unpleasant effects. All Yogic techniques are designed to strengthen the body and mind, and when learned under expert guidance, help to make us less susceptible to mental depression, emotional upsets, loss of energy, and imbalance in the neuro-endocrine systems.
SYMPTOMS
The common symptoms of a cold are running nose, sneezing, heaviness in the head, mild temperature, aches and pains in the body, soreness of the throat, tiredness, etc. If the flu virus is more severe, its symptoms are severe as well. This includes headache, high fever, exhaustion, cough and chills, intense muscle pain, sore throat, blocked nose, and loss of appetite.
CAUSES
Toxic condition of the body, disorders in the functioning in the heart, overeating, eating acid -forming food, liver problem, high level of cholesterol, sudden changes in temperature, wrong eating habits, excessive smoking, over and under sleep, lack of exercise, pollution, and so on.
YOGIC SOLUTION
Yoga is very effective in conditions of cold and cough. Yoga not only helps to prevent a cold, but improves a person’s health and strengthens the immune system, thus lessening susceptibility to colds.
YOGASANAS
Surya namaskar, Sarvangasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Marjari Asana, and Yogamudra in Vajrasana, are useful Asanas to shun a cold.
PRANAYAMA
Ujjayi, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Suryabhedana, and Anuloma- viloma are effective means to ward off a cold.
YOGIC MUDRAS
The practice of Ling Mudra, along with Pran Mudra, for a few minutes every day, is very helpful. (If ling mudra is practiced daily, along with a proper practice of Kapalbhati Pranayama, then various incurable disease of the chest can be healed).
LING MUDRA
To form Ling Mudra, join both palms and lock the facing fingers together, keeping the right thumb straight and upright. The upright thumb must be encircled by the other thumb and index finger. Linga Mudra is the booster of the body’s immune system and helps to relieve other problems related to human anatomy.
PRECAUTION
Practice it any time you want; but don’t practice it a lot, as it produces heat in the body. It can cause sweating, even in winter, if you practice it longer. In addition to practice of this Mudra, follow a balanced and healthy diet. Drink lots of water, juices, and eat more fruit.
BENEFITS
It stops the production of phlegm and gives power to the lungs, cures severe cold and bronchial infection, invigorates the body, and is good in low BP. Regular practicing of this Mudra is effective for those who are overweight.
PRAN MUDRA
To form the Pran Mudra, join the tips of the ring finger and the little finger with the tip of the thumb.
BENEFITS
It improves immunity, improves the vitality of the body, improves eyesight, helps in proper functioning of the lungs, energizes the heart, and removes vitamin deficiency and fatigue.
YOGIC KRIYAS
Jalneti and Kunjal constitute the Yogic method of relieving and curing the common cold.
• Kunjal cleans the stomach of mucus and clears the throat. This has a reflex action on all the glands of the body, as they are governed by the same parts of the autonomic nervous system.
• Neti then cleans out all the nasal passages, sinuses, eustachian tubes leading to the ears, as well as the eyes. This reduces inflammation, swelling, and pain. The salty water acts, by osmosis, to draw out mucus and phlegm, and helps to dry and clear the passages.
• Neti also rebalances the Nadis, allowing Prana to flow more efficiently and clears the mind of tension. Kunjal and Neti rebalance the Doshas, reducing Kapha, and increasing the digestive fire, so that we feel heat radiating from the navel centre. Bhastrika performed, after Neti, further fans the gastric fire
When you can reduce the unpleasant effects of a cold, through the regular practice of Kunjal and Neti, it becomes possible to view the cold as a cleansing process with great long-term benefits. Therefore, we should never try to suppress or ‘cure’ a cold with drugs. Colds remove from our systems the accumulated toxins and poisons that have built up over the years. The extra production of mucus increases the metabolism of the body, and the subsequent use of protein and other substances, washes out internal dirt more efficiently. This means that our bodies can function better afterwards. With this outlook, a cold can even be viewed as part of the path to higher and cleaner living
DIET
The following diet will aid the elimination of mucus:
• Salads with plenty of tomato, carrot, celery, cucumber; papaya, guava, apple, orange, lemon
• Raw sugar (gurh/ jaggery) mixed with turmeric and made into small balls, taken with a little water
• Hot vegetable or lentil soup
• Chapatti
The following drinks will aid the elimination of mucus and help fight the cold:
• Boiled water with lemon juice
• Cracked wheat (dalia) with raw sugar
• Carrot and other vegetable juices
• Tea with grated ginger, black pepper, Tulsi leaves
• Cumin (jeera) juice – made by boiling one glass of water, then adding cumin seeds until the color of the water changes. Strain and drink.
AVOID
Milk, ghee, cheese, yoghurt (dahee), bananas, and all heavy, starchy and fatty foods, which increase mucus, and thereby, depress the gastric fire
Yoga and Cold
Common cold is caused due to virus. Symptoms associated with cold are running nose, sneezing, sore throat, headache, and dry cough. Common cold affects many, as it is highly contagious. Thus, immune system plays an important role in the prevention of colds.
Yoga which deals with an all round development of an individual helps in the prevention of cold and boosts the immune system. Psychological factors and stress also play an important role in managing cold.
When a person incorporates yoga in his daily routine, it has far reaching benefits. Yoga strengthens the healing process in the body and raises immunity to diseases. Practice of yoga also helps in reducing high levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, in the body, that increases vulnerability to infections.
Deep breathing techniques or pranayama helps in absorbing more oxygen into the lungs, which helps in alleviating colds, asthma, sinus congestion, and allergies.
Yoga Therapy for Colds and Flu
While we all are bound to suffer from the occasional cold or flu, the practicing yogi/yogini is less likely to come down with the sniffles, and when he/she does, tends to have a much faster recovery rate. This is true because of yoga’s known abilities to regulate the immune system, keeping it strong and healthy to withstand infections, and yoga’s ability to boost immune function with specific yogic practices.
Yoga’s stress reducing abilities is one of the primary reasons a regular practice of yoga helps prevent and cure the common cold. Stress is known as a major contributing factor to catching a cold or flu, as stress hormones cause the thymus to shrink in size, causing it to poorly function as a producer of immune cells. Besides the general calming effects of most yoga poses, restorative poses and forward bends are especially calming to the nervous system, helping to reduce whole-body stress. The following poses are known to be especially calming to the body and mind: child, shavasana, supine bound angle pose, seated forward bend, and seated head to knee.
Any type of physical activity will give a boost to the immune system, and yoga, with its inherent stress reducing and immune enhancing properties, will both provide a short-term boost and a long-term strengthening of the immune system. In addition to a general yoga practice, specific yoga postures can be used to target specific organs of the immune system to further enhance yoga’s immune boosting abilities.
Chest opening upper back bends will activate the primary organ of the immune system, the thymus gland, located in the center of the chest. The most beneficial postures for this purpose are Cobra, Pigeon, Fish, Boat, Bow and Bridge. Since the thymus gland is located at the fourth chakra center, chanting “yum,” this chakra’s bija mantra, while performing these poses can further activate the thymus gland .
Inversions increase the passive circulation of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for the production and circulation of the immune cells to defend the body from the viruses and bacteria. Inversions such as shoulderstand, headstand, plow and legs up the wall pose, will all help improve the flow of lymph and immune cells through the body. Twists and hip openers activate secondary organs of the immune system: the spleen and the lymph nodes in groin and armpits. These organs are the production sites for the immune cells, so using yoga poses to target these organs during a cold or flu would be especially beneficial. Use twists such as seated twist, prayer twist, and knee down twist, and hip openers such as bound angle, seated angle, and pigeon to activate these organs to keep them healthy and strong.
Lion pose is a specific yoga posture that activates the immune glands of the tonsils and the lymph nodes in the neck. Performing lion pose at the very beginning of a sore throat can dramatically stop and prevent the sore throat from progressing. Another specific yogic technique that helps prevent and cure colds, especially sinus related infections, is Jala Neti (nasal irrigation). Jala Neti is the use of a Neti pot to pour water through the nasal passages, flushing out the bacteria or germs that can cause infection.
Many practicing yogis/yoginis follow a yogic diet, which can also help to prevent and cure the common cold. A yogic diet’s emphasis on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes naturally provides the body with the proper nutrition and the abundance of antioxidants that the immune system needs to function optimally. A yogic diet is also naturally free or low of sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and fat—all of which are known to suppress various immune functions.
These various practices and poses of yoga are an excellent way to keep the immune system healthy and strong to prevent and quickly recover from the common cold or flu. If you do come down with a cold or flu, it is important to rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat simple wholesome foods and to practice some gentle yoga poses. If after three to four days there is no change in your symptoms, or a worsening of symptoms occurs, please seek medical attention from a qualified health care practitioner.
ASTHMA
Asthma is a chronic lung condition where the airways are constricted due to inflammation resulting in breathing difficulty. During an asthma attack, the lining of the airways (bronchial tubes) swell, become inflammed, the muscles (known as bronchospasm) of the bronchi tighten & extra mucus (or phlegm) is produced which further narrows the airways.
When airflow has to struggle its way through the bronchial tubes, it causes a wheezing or whistling sound. Asthmatic symptoms include : tight feeling in the chest, breathing difficulty, shortness of breath, wheezing, sweating, dizziness & in severe cases, areas around the lips turn blue, pulse rate races & sweating takes place. Asthma can be very mild to life threatening. Mild asthma (slight breathlessness & cough) can usually be helped using breathing techniques & medications on the spot while for severe asthma attacks, emergency medical attention has to be called for immediately if symptoms persist longer than 10 minutes Even though asthma is commonly linked to allergens yet not all asthmatics have allergies & neither do people with allergies have asthma. Allergens entering an asthmatic's sensitive airways are known to cause an attack.
People who are asthmatic & allergic to allergens have an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE) in their body. This antibody is only found in people with allergies since it is produced by the body in response to allergens. IgE activates special cells called mast cells (also known as immune cells) to release chemicals called mediators, such as histamine which will cause redness & swelling. With a high intake of Vitamin E, the IgE levels will decrease, thus reducing risk of an asthma attack.
Asthma attacks may be prevented if triggers are identified & avoided.
Asthmatics are more likely to experience heartburn (acid reflux) whereby stomach acid back up into the esophagus (food pipe) which in some cases may cause asthmatic symptoms. To help prevent this problem, stop eating or drinking several hours before going to bed. It may be helpful to elevate the head of the bed.
Though asthma usually begins in childhood, it can still start later at any age. Some children do outgrow asthma as they grow up due to a change in the anatomy of their lungs & bronchial tubes.
A child whose parents has an allergy or is asthmatic stands a 60-70% of inheriting asthma. An adult who has never gotten asthma may get it after pneumonia or severe bronchitis. It is believed that children who are less exposed to infections & dirt have a weaker immune system which makes them prone to develop allergies.
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Easy Pose (Sukhasana)
This is one of the classic Meditative Poses and is usually performed after doing the Corpse Pose. The Easy Pose helps in straightening the spine, slowing down metabolism, promoting inner tranquility, and keeping your mind still.
Shoulder Lifts
Many people hold tension in their necks and shoulders, leading to stiffness, bad posture, and tension headaches. Yoga practice can ease tension, increase flexibility, and tone the muscles. This section covers the steps on how to practice Shoulder Lifts.
Half Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
If done properly, the Half Spinal Twist lengthens and strengthens the spine. It is also beneficial for your liver, kidneys, as well as adrenal glands. Practice this Yoga Pose under the supervision of a Yoga instructor. In this section, learn how to perform the Half Spinal Twist.
Wind Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
The term Pavanamuktasana comes from the Sanskrit word 'pavana' which means air or wind and 'mukta' which means freedom or release. The Wind Relieving Pose works mainly on the digestive system. specifically, it helps in eliminating excess gas in the stomach.
Yoga Exercise - Corpse Pose (Savasana)
The Corpse Yoga Pose is considered as a classic relaxation Yoga Pose and is practiced before or in between Asanas as well as a Final Relaxation. While it looks deceptively simple, it is actually difficult to perform. Learn more on how to do it with the help of this article.
What is Asthma? What Causes Asthma?
Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic.
The inside walls of an asthmatic's airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases your susceptibility to an allergic reaction.
As inflammation causes the airways to become narrower, less air can pass through them, both to and from the lungs. Symptoms of the narrowing include wheezing (a hissing sound while breathing), chest tightness, breathing problems, and coughing. Asthmatics usually experience these symptoms most frequently during the night and the early morning.
For information on the different causes of asthma (allergy, colds, stress, exercise, etc) please
Sinusitis
Acute sinusitis; Sinus infection; Sinusitis - acute; Sinusitis - chronic; Rhinosinusitis
Last reviewed: August 31, 2011.
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.
See also: Chronic sinusitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull (behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes) that are lined with mucus membranes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or other germs. Usually, mucus is able to drain out and air is able to circulate.
When the sinus openings become blocked or too much mucus builds up, bacteria and other germs can grow more easily.
Sinusitis can occur from one of these conditions:
•Small hairs (cilia) in the sinuses, which help move mucus out, do not work properly due to some medical conditions.
•Colds and allergies may cause too much mucus to be made or block the opening of the sinuses.
•A deviated nasal septum, nasal bone spur, or nasal polyps may block the opening of the sinuses.
Sinusitis can be:
•Acute -- symptoms last up to 4 weeks
•Sub-acute -- symptoms last 4 - 12 weeks
•Chronic -- symptoms last 3 months or longer
Acute sinusitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection in the sinuses that results from an upper respiratory tract infection. Chronic sinusitis refers to long-term swelling and inflammation of the sinuses that may be caused by bacteria or a fungus.
The following may increase your risk or your child's risk of developing sinusitis:
•Allergic rhinitis or hay fever
•Cystic fibrosis
•Day care
•Diseases that prevent the cilia from working properly, such as Kartagener syndrome and immotile cilia syndrome.
•Changes in altitude (flying or scuba diving)
•Large adenoids
•Smoking
•Tooth infections (rare)
•Weakened immune system from HIV or chemotherapy
Symptoms
The classic symptoms of acute sinusitis in adults usually follow a cold that does not improve, or one that worsens after 5 - 7 days of symptoms. Symptoms include:
•Bad breath or loss of smell
•Cough, often worse at night
•Fatigue and generally not feeling well
•Fever
•Headache -- pressure-like pain, pain behind the eyes, toothache, or facial tenderness
•Nasal congestion and discharge
•Sore throat and postnasal drip
Symptoms of chronic sinusitis are the same as those of acute sinusitis, but tend to be milder and last longer than 12 weeks.
Symptoms of sinusitis in children include:
•Cold or respiratory illness that has been improving and then begins to get worse
•High fever, along with a darkened nasal discharge, for at least 3 days
•Nasal discharge, with or without a cough, that has been present for more than 10 days and is not improving
Yogic practices
Neti Pranayama Nasal Irrigation
TB
Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs. It is transmitted from person to person via droplets from the throat and lungs of people with the active respiratory disease.
In healthy people, infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis often causes no symptoms, since the person's immune system acts to “wall off” the bacteria. The symptoms of active TB of the lung are coughing, sometimes with sputum or blood, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats. Tuberculosis is treatable with a six-month course of antibiotics.
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