Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It frequently follows a cold, produces a cough, a sensation of tightness in the chest and a mild fever. Bronchitis may occur by itself, or with other difficulties, such as influenza, a… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Lungs 1. Inhale and exhale normally while at rest. Normal painless breathing varies between sixteen to twenty breaths per minute. Excessively rapid breathing may be due to a body fever or lung disease, while painful breathing is… Continue Reading →
Cancer of the Esophagus, occurs mostly in men, beyond the fifty-year age level. It grows slowly here to gradually obstruct the esophagus and make swallowing progressively more painful and difficult. At first, difficulty is slight, but as the growth enlarges,… Continue Reading →
Shingles, Fever Blisters, Herpes Herpes, or shingles, are virus-induced infections and are of two kinds. First, there is the small, reddened and blistery type of skin sore, referred to as fever blisters or cold sores, usually found in the area… Continue Reading →
Moles The ordinary mole begins in youth, but may develop in middle or even later years of life. They are usually light brown, with a slightly elevated appearance and considered desirable as a beauty spot by many people. Most moles,… Continue Reading →
The skin The skin does more than just cover the surface of the body; it performs many essential functions for the body such as cooling, preserving heat, throwing off poisons, and absorbing sunlight. Fifty years of this continuous service, however,… Continue Reading →