June, 2011
Short Details on Alzheimer Disease
Posted on June 6, 2011 |
Some of you maybe have heard about Alzheimer Disease before. There are many movies and dramas which show the nature of this disease. This disease is not contagious, but it is still dangerous and life threatening. It is also frequently referred as dementia. Alzheimer disease is basically a degenerate condition of human brain, especially the part of the brain which is responsible for storing memories. People who suffer this disease will start losing their memories.
Until today, the sum of people who suffers this disease is increasing. This disease used to strike older people, causing the condition which is popularly known as senile. In the beginning, they usually start forgetting small things, losing track of their activities, and gradually they will forget more important things, such as where they live, and who they are. There are some cases which show that Alzheimer can also occur on younger people. It is more dangerous and life threatening. It is proven that younger people who suffer Alzheimer Disease usually have shorter life span.
A Brief Explanation of Asthma
Posted on June 5, 2011 |
Asthma is one of respiratory diseases which quite troublesome. It is also a chronic disease which is hard to cure completely. As of today, almost 300 million people in all over the world are suffering this disease. Most asthma cases are hereditary. Parents who have asthma will have a higher chance of having children suffering asthma. Patients who suffaer the asthma usually carry several symptoms such as coughing, chest tightnaess, shortness of breath, and blocked airways. Asthma causes the airways blocked, therefore, the patients cannot have the oxygen to flow inside, and the carbon dioxide inside the lungs, cannot leave and stuck inside. Having an asthma attack is similar to the condition when you’re strangled. It is painful and excruciating. Asthma attack can cause the patients lose their ability to breath normally, since the airways are blocked and narrowed. If the airways are not opened, it can cause death. This condition is usually called as an asthma attack. People who suffer asthma usually always bring their asthma inhaler anywhere they Read more