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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production, and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart…

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BIPOLAR DISORDER OR MANIC DEPRESSION

We often hear people say ‘he’s bipolar’ or ‘she’s bipolar’…. Do you know what it really means to be bipolar? Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When you become depressed, you may feel sad or…

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Immunisation 2

5 Importance of Immunization/Vaccination: 1. It keeps you healthy and free from vaccine-preventable diseases. 2. It curbs the spread of diseases from one person to the other. 3. Immunizations can save your family time and money 4. Immunization protects future generations. 5. Vaccination is Safe and effective Immunization prevents diseases, disabilities, and deaths from vaccine-preventable…

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Immunisation

What is Immunisation? Immunisation/Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting you against harmful diseases before you come into contact with them. It uses your body’s natural defenses to build resistance to specific infections and makes your immune system stronger. Vaccines train your immune system to create antibodies, just as it does when…

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SLEEP APNEA

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you might have sleep apnea. Symptoms The symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas overlap, sometimes making it difficult to determine which type you have. The most…

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Chest Pain

What is Chest Pain? Chest pain describes any symptom that causes discomfort in the upper to middle torso area. Chest pains develop for a range of reasons, including digestive issues and heart problems. Determining the underlying cause of your chest pains is important because the problem could be benign or quite serious. What could cause…

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Muscle Strains

What is a Muscle Strain?   A pulled muscle, or muscle strain, occurs when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn.   Muscle strains can occur without warning and affect people of all ages and fitness levels. Because these types of injuries can range in severity.     Signs You Have Muscle…

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