Milk allergy: Its Symptoms and Treatment

milk allergy Introduction A milk allergy is an adverse immune reaction to one or more of the protein constituents- such as casein- of milk from any animal. The body manifests either an antibody-based immune response or a cell-based immune response to these allergens. Antibody responses are usually rapid and can involve anaphylaxis which is a potentially life-threatening condition. Cell-mediated responses take hours         Read More …

12 Simple Preventive Tips for Cough, Cold, Allergy

Prevention tips from a frequent cough, cold and allergy Cause: Understand and find out the factors which could worsen the cold, cough and running nose Smoking: Stay away from active & passive smoking and avoid going to areas with high concentration of air dirt, smoke and construction particles. Mask: Wear a mask which can cover your nose, cheeks and chin         Read More …

Celiac Disease: Treatment Through Gluten Free Diet

Celiac disease Celiac Disease Celiac disease damages an individual’s small intestines. An allergic reaction to gluten is seen in the tissues that line the small intestines and this usually results in gas, abdominal cramps, bloating, weight loss, and/or mineral and vitamin deficiencies. Symptoms of celiac disease can include bloating, gas, diarrhea, weight loss or gain, constant fatigue or weakness, headaches, infertility, depression         Read More …

Antibiotic Resistance: World’s Most Pressing Public Health Problem

Antibiotic Resistance India is the world’s antibiotic popping capital, recording the highest number of such pills consumed annually – 13 billion pills as against 10 billion in China and 7 billion in the US. As a result of such reckless use, deadly strains of life-taking bacteria that are resistant to even the latest generation of antibiotics have been found to be rampant         Read More …

Pediatric Asthma : Meaning, Diagnosis and Overview

Asthma is a condition that affects a persons airways, which are also called breathing tubes or bronchial tubes and alveoli. Breathing can be a lot more difficult in kids with asthma because their airways are very sensitive.Asthma is a common long-term condition that can be effectively controlled in most children.