Whooping Cough or Pertussis
Whooping Cough or Pertussis is a bacterial upper respiratory infection that leads to episodes of violent coughing. The disease derives its name…
Chronic and Acute Bronchitis
Chronic and Acute Bronchitis is a term that describes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (bronchi and the smaller branches termed…
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of health conditions that increase the risk of heart diseases, stroke, and diabetes. Metabolic…
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the white blood cells, also called plasma cells (The plasma cells are a type…
Lymphadenopathy
Swollen Lymph Nodes or Lymphadenopathy also referred to as lymph glands or lymphadenopathy, are an important part of the immune…
Chronic Cough
Chronic cough is a cough that persists over time. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an…
Gaucher Disease
Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in simple words; it (sometimes called Gaucher’s disease) is an inherited condition that results…
Dyslipidemia
Whenever our blood carries an abnormally high amount of fat, we are considered to have dyslipidemia. The term “dyslipidemia” can…