Home Health Wellness Wellness on August 8, 2022 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID'19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SAR2-COV-2) has left an indelible mark on all our minds with its notoriety. "Smoking" has been a contentious issue among the many susceptibility factors for COVID. It is still not scientifically proven to be a risk factor for COVID '19. Research studies are still ongoing. So, for all out there who enjoy a smoke break often, let's brainstorm for a couple of minutes and find a few answers! Ill-effects of smoking: 1. Cough, wheezing, and chronic respiratory issues Apart from the effects mentioned above, a smoker is susceptible to many other respiratory diseases. To name a few: 1. Frequent cold, flu, influenza COVID is mainly a disease of the respiratory system. As the name suggests. SARS-COV 2 elicits symptoms of severe respiratory symptoms. The virus … [Read more...] about COVID In Smokers: An Expert Explains
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Lighter Fluid, Sewer Gas And Other Chemicals That Go Into Your Body When You Smoke
Home Health Wellness Wellness on August 6, 2022 Smoking tobacco is bad for your health, no matter how you do it. All tobacco products contain unsafe substances, like acetone, tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide. Those substances you inhale don't just affect your lungs - they can affect your whole body. Smoking can lead to various health issues and long-term effects on your overall health. Smoking can increase your risk of various health problems over time, but some immediate effects. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, nearly 267 million adults (15 years and older) use tobacco (29 per cent of all adults). It is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths [1] . Every time you smoke, you consume hazardous substances that can have detrimental effects on your health. Take a look at the ingredients in cigarettes and how it affects your body. To better understand the chemicals present in cigarettes, we … [Read more...] about Lighter Fluid, Sewer Gas And Other Chemicals That Go Into Your Body When You Smoke
Eye Floaters: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on March 18, 2019 Eye floaters are deposits or tiny specks that float into the field of vision. It is condensation in the vitreous humour - the material that fills the posterior part of your eyes. It appears like black or grey specks, strings, or cobwebs that drift when you move your eyes and can appear to dart when you try to look at them directly. It can stand out when you look at something bright such as the blue sky or a reflective object [1] . The floaters can be irritating and can cause disturbances, however, it does not interfere with your sight. If the size of the floater is big, it can cause a slight shadow over your vision, when exposed to bright lights. It can appear in one eye or both the eyes. It is not necessary that the eye floaters can interfere with your life as you can learn to live with it and ignore it. With time, you may not even notice its presence in your eyes [2] . … [Read more...] about Eye Floaters: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
New Langya Virus Reported In China Causes Liver, Kidney Failure: Symptoms, Transmission And Its Link To Nipah
Home Health Disorders cure Disorders Cure on August 11, 2022 In China, 35 people have been found to be infected with the Langya virus, another Zoonotic virus. However, authorities stated that there was no close contact between the patients or a common history of exposure, suggesting that the human infection may be sporadic. Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are developing a nucleic acid testing method for identifying the virus and monitoring its spread [1] . According to a new study titled A Zoonotic Henipavirus in Febrile Patients in China , the new Henipavirus, also called Langya Henipavirus or LayV can be transmitted from animals to humans. What Is The Langya Virus? The new type of Henipavirus is also known as the LayV or Langya Henipavirus. A henipavirus is classified as a pathogen of biosafety level 4 (BSL4). Animals and humans can be affected by these viruses. Currently, no licenced drugs or vaccines … [Read more...] about New Langya Virus Reported In China Causes Liver, Kidney Failure: Symptoms, Transmission And Its Link To Nipah