Pneumonia – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung condition caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection. Usually, air will travel to the lungs before inflating the air sacs known as the alveoli. Pneumonia leads to inflammation and fluid build-up in these areas, which can cause breathing difficulties. Pneumonia can become a dangerous lung condition, especially […]
Heart Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is a term used to describe a group of conditions that affect the heart’s ability to function normally. The heart is a major organ that helps pump blood throughout the body. Any structural or functional changes to the heart can affect blood movement, leading to short and long-term health […]
Heat Stroke – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Heat Stroke? Heat stroke (also known as hyperthermia) is a life-threatening condition caused by the body overheating. Those experiencing heat stroke will have uncontrolled body temperatures greater than 40℃. Under normal circumstances, that body can maintain the optimal temperature (e.g. sweating, increased blood flow to the skin, etc.). However, these normal functions fail […]
