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Whooping Cough Cases Rise »
The news is that one of the worlds most contagious and potentially deadly illness is making a comeback. Whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, is increasingly becoming a problem is Western society, with cases of diagnoses rising in almost all parts of the world. In America, there has been an almost 50 per cent rise [...]
Pneumonia »
There are many influenzas, viruses and infections to watch out for in this cold winter that is upon us, but one we hope to avoid at all costs is pneumonia. If you think having a bad flu is bad, well you do not want to know what it is like to be battling with pneumonia. [...]
Hay fever »
WHILE we’re in the middle of winter and it is not too common, hay fever generally springs up in the next season – Spring. It is a common condition that includes sneezing because of the many distinct allergies in the air. It is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen. But many people may not [...]
Asthma »
Asthma is the disease affecting our airways and breathing ability. When air is taken to and from our lungs and when that air is affected, it means we have the disease known as asthma. Physically, the inside walls of an asthmatic are usually swollen of inflamed. This then makes the airwaves extremely sensitive to irritations [...]
Ways to prevent the flu this winter »
IT’S the flu season as the sweltering cold winds sweep though Australia. The flu can bring along depression and the winter blues to many Aussies as they become grounded from work and home with sickness. Some ways to avoid the flu includes the yearly flu shot which is arguably the best way to reduce the chances [...]