“Allergic flu” is a popular term used to describe the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, such as a runny or stuffy nose, constant sneezing, or itchy nose and eyes. Unlike the flu, which is caused by viruses, “allergic flu” is caused by allergies to substances, such as dust, animal dander or pollen, for example, and is […]
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Rhinosinusitis is inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and paranasal sinuses that causes symptoms such as headache, stuffy nose, frequent sneezing, coughing, pain and pressure in the ear and face, and nasal discharge. Rhinosinusitis can occur due to infection by viruses or bacteria, and is also more common in people who have frequent allergies, […]
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Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa that occurs after contact with allergenic substances such as dust, dog hair, pollen or some plants, for example, and is more common during spring or autumn. The symptoms of allergic rhinitis appear as soon as you come into contact with the irritating agent, with a blocked […]
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Esophagitis can be cured when identified and treated correctly, which can be done with changes in diet, use of medication and may also include the use of some home remedies to complement the treatment. In any case, treatment must always be carried out in accordance with the guidance of a nutritionist and the recommendation of […]
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Reflux in babies is the return of food and/or milk to the mouth after being swallowed, which can cause irritability, excessive crying, restless sleep and, in the most serious cases, difficulty feeding, pneumonia and apnea. Typically, reflux occurs due to the immaturity of the baby’s gastrointestinal tract and is more common in cases of prematurity, […]
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Vesicoureteral reflux is the abnormal flow of urine, called retrograde reflux, in which urine present in the bladder returns to the ureter to the kidney, and normally does not cause symptoms, being identified through tests to investigate the cause of urinary infections, since that vesicoureteral reflux increases the risk of developing urinary infections. This change […]
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Atypical pneumonia is a lung infection caused by microorganisms less common than those of normal pneumonia, which include bacteria, Mycoplasma pneumoniaea Legionella pneumophila your Chlamydophila pneumoniaefor example. This type of pneumonia is generally contagious through contact with droplets of saliva from the infected person and, therefore, is more common among people who share small spaces, […]
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Bilateral pneumonia is an infection that affects both lungs and is considered more serious than common pneumonia, as it causes inflammation in the lung alveoli, which can fill with fluid or pus, reducing respiratory capacity. As a consequence of this, there is a decrease in the amount of oxygen circulating in the body, including in […]
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Pneumonia in children is a lung infection caused by bacteria or viruses that can lead to the appearance of symptoms similar to those of the flu, but which worsen as the days go by and can cause rapid breathing and shortness of breath. Generally, pneumonia can be treated without the need for hospitalization, however, when […]
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The treatment of childhood pneumonia lasts around 10 days and is generally done with the use of antibiotics, which are chosen according to the agent causing the disease, and the use of oral amoxicillin or penicillin injection, prescribed by the pediatrician, may be indicated. Although pneumonia in children can be treated at home, if symptoms […]
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