Ear barotrauma is a condition that causes ear discomfort due to pressure changes. In each ear there is a tube that connects the middle of your ear to your throat and nose. It also helps regulate ear pressure. This tube is called the eustachian tube. When the tube is blocked, you may experience ear barotrauma. …
Glue ear is a condition that occurs when the middle part of ear fills with fluid. This part of the ear is located behind the eardrum. The fluid can become thick and sticky, like glue. Overtime, glue ear is likely to lead to a middle ear infection. It can also impair the hearing. Causes of …
What Is Cataract? A cataract is a dense, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. It develops slowly and eventually interferes with your vision. Symptoms of Cataracts Common symptoms of cataracts include: Blurred …
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A foreign body in the eye is something that enters the eye from outside the body. It can be anything that does not naturally belong there, from a particle of dust to a metal shard. When a foreign object enters the eye, it will most likely affect the cornea or the conjunctiva. A foreign object …
What is Aphakia? Aphakia is the absence of the lens of the eye. lens may be congenitally absent or this condition may be acquired due due to surgery or injury. Symptoms of aphakia The main feature of aphakia is not having a lens. This can produce other symptoms, such as: Blurred vision Trouble focusing on …
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Eye Allergies Eye Allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, is an adverse immune response that occurs when the eye comes into contact with an irritating substance. (Allergens may include pollen, dust, or smoke) This causes the immune system to create chemicals that fight against the allergen, even though it might be harmless otherwise. The reaction …
Common cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose. It’s usually harmless. Most people recover from a common cold in a week or 10 days. Symptoms might last longer in people who are suffering from other health problems. Signs and Symptoms Signs and symptoms may appear less …
Hair loss, also known as Alopecia or Baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the body. Hair loss can affect just your scalp or your entire body. Hair loss without scarring of the scalp is a very common condition and affects most people at some time in their lives. It’s normal to …
Acne is a common skin condition that happens when sebaceous glands at the base of hair follicles under the skin become clogged with sebum and dead skin cells. Which leads to outbreaks of lesions, commonly called pimples. Most often, the outbreaks occur on the face but can also appear on the back, chest, and shoulders. …
A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give emergency medical services. Supplies and equipment vary widely on the basis of kit developer, user and given geographical area. Contents Contents may vary widely, but following are some essential and very important contents of a first aid kit. A …