What you should know about COVID-19
...an infected person sneezes or coughs but also when people talk and sing. The virus is particularly likely to spread in poorly ventilated and crowded rooms, so it’s essential you...
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What is Nephritic Syndrome?
...both acute and chronic forms. Acute, or rapidly progressing, the nephritic syndrome usually comes on suddenly and, because of acute and painful symptoms, seldom goes undetected. The chronic nephritic syndrome...
What is Epstein-Barr Virus?
...fatigue associated with chronic fatigue syndrome typically lasts for about one year.[1] Other symptoms include:[1][3][6][7][8] Body aches Enlarged spleen Enlarged liver Non-itchy skin rash Jaundice Less common symptoms include:[1] Coughing...
GERD and Related Conditions
...symptoms. For example, some people might have a chronic cough but not experience heartburn. Some symptoms may be linked to other health conditions. For example, asthma may cause chronic cough,...
What is Anal Fissure?
...anal fissure, which persists for more than six weeks. Chronic anal fissure healing time varies. Without treatment, it is possible to have an anal fissure for years. A chronic fissure...
What is Roseola Infantum?
...HHV, or human herpes virus, most often type 6 or occasionally type 7.[2] The virus is spread via droplet infection when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through direct...
What is Pericarditis (Inflammation of the Heart Membrane)?
...Tiredness Shortness of breath Constrictive pericarditis may be transient or chronic. Where the condition is chronic, a pericardiectomy is typically the only effective treatment. If constrictive pericarditis is suspected, medical...
What is Legionella Infection?
...than twice as likely to develop Legionnaires’ disease than women Smoking. Tobacco smoke exposure increases a person’s vulnerability to bacterial infections Alcohol abuse Chronic diseases, such as chronic lung or...
What is Acute Appendicitis?
...of hours. However, in rare instances, appendicitis may develop slowly over a period of days or weeks. This is known as chronic, or recurrent, appendicitis.[9] The symptoms of chronic appendicitis...
What is the Acute Aspiration of Oropharyngeal or Gastric Contents?
...by having a strong cough. Physiotherapy can help to develop and maintain coughing muscles. People with difficulty swallowing should get and follow advice from a speech pathologist on foods that...