Respiratory
ASTHMA
Asthma is a condition characterized by a paroxysmal wheezing respiration dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing), mainly expiratory. It may start in as early as months old baby to elder age group. Asthma is largely controllable and to an extent curable, depending on the stage and extent of the disease.
TONSILITIS
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, typically of rapid onset. It is a type of pharyngitis. Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and large lymph nodes around the neck.
WHEEZING
Wheezing is a whistling sound that can be made while breathing that may be a symptom of a respiratory illness or other causes or conditions.
LARINGITIS
Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of the larynx, resulting in hoarseness of the voice. It is caused almost 100% of the time by a virus. The same viruses which cause majority of simple upper respiratory infections (colds, etc.) are responsible for laryngitis.
SINUSITIS
Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection or rhinosinusitis, is inflammation of the sinuses resulting in symptoms. Common signs and symptoms include thick nasal mucus, a plugged nose, and pain in the face.
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and swelling around the eyes. The fluid from the nose is usually clear.
BREATHLESSNESS
Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, is a feeling like one cannot breathe well enough.
