ASTHMA

ASTHMA

Asthma is a chronic inflammation disorder in which many cells & cellular elements play a role. Chronic inflammation is associated with airway hyper responsiveness that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness & coughing particularly at night and coughing, particularly in the night & in the early morning. These episodes are usually associated…

ALLLERGIC RHINITIS

ALLLERGIC RHINITIS

It is an inflammation of the nasal membranes that is characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and rhinorrhea, in any combination. An allergen is an otherwise harmless substance that causes an allergic reaction. Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is an allergic response to specific allergens. Mechanism behind Allergic Rhinitis – Upon exposure to an allergen, allergen-specific immunoglobulin E…