Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the air sacs (the inner walls of the lungs-alveoli) get damaged, stretched and rupture – creating larger air spaces. This in turn...
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles. It’s caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. In most cases, the muscles around the eyes tend to be affected...
Sleep disorders are medical problems that occur during sleep. Those having a hard time to fall asleep or stay asleep might be suffering from a sleep disorder. Lack of sleep can lead to chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, heart...
Also referred to as osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis and ischemic bone necrosis, avascular necrosis (AVN) refers to the condition in which part of a bone or marrow dies due to interruption in blood supply. Avascular necrosis most commonly occurs in the hip. Other...
Commonly used as bronchodilators, nebulizers are medical devices that can convert liquids into aerosols in the form of mist, so that it can be easily inhaled into the lower respiratory tract. This device plays a crucial part in the treatment of patients suffering from...
