Wheezing is a symptom of an underlying condition that causes some form of obstruction of the respiratory tract/airway, rather than a medical condition in itself. It is characterised by a shrill whistling or coarse rattling sound that is observed when breathing – often more apparent during exhalation (breathing out) than inhalation (breathing in). Wheezing can…
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Tonsillitis
Tonsils are two masses of tissue located on either side at the back of the throat – in the pharynx region, to be specific. Healthy tonsils are pink in colour and can be seen in the mirror when you open your mouth wide and stick your tongue forward. Tonsils function as part of the immune…
Why Do We Get Fever?
Fever, or pyrexia, refers to an increase in body temperature beyond its normal range. While our temperature may vary slightly during the course of the day (by not more than 1.0°C – 1.5 °C, usually higher in the evening than in the morning) and due to other factors such as exercise, menstrual cycle phase, hot…
Encephalitis
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain tissue that causes the brain to become swollen. It is not a very common condition and, on average, affects about 10-15 individuals per 100,000 annually. The condition can be life threatening and therefore requires immediate medical attention. Encephalitis more commonly affects small children than adults. Older people are…
Antibiotic Resistance – What’s the Problem?
Antibiotic resistance is not a disease, but rather is a phenomenon that poses a significant challenge to the treatment of bacterial infections and to global health in general. The term refers to the development of resistance in bacteria (and sometimes fungi) towards antibiotics that would ideally be used in the treatment against them. Based on…
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