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What is Spasticity?

Spasticity is a condition involving an involuntary increase in muscle tone.

15 Feb 2016

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Herpes zoster oticus)

Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is an acute peripheral facial neuropathy characterized by a painful rash around the ear.

15 Feb 2016

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease involving inflammation and narrowing of the airways that is one of the major non-communicable diseases worldwide. There are more than 300 million individuals that currently suffer from the disease and the prevalence continues to grow with each year, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Individuals of any age can suffer from asthma, but symptoms of the disease are most common in children.

9 Feb 2016

Signs of Asthma Attack

An asthma attack occurs when the endothelial lining of the bronchial tubes becomes inflamed.

9 Feb 2016

Using an Asthma Action Plan

An asthma action plan is a written series of steps and management techniques that should be used when a patient experiences a worsening in symptoms.

9 Feb 2016

Asthma and Allergies

Asthma and allergies are both very common health conditions that affect approximately 10% and 15% of the population in the United States, respectively.

9 Feb 2016

What is Medication Overuse Headache?

Medication overuse headache is a type of headache that is caused by frequent administration of medications used to treat headaches or migraines.

3 Feb 2016

Using a Headache Diary

A headache diary is a valuable tool to track the progressions, changes, and efficacy of treatments for headaches.

3 Feb 2016

Types of Headaches

There are many different types of headaches that are categorized according to their cause, symptoms, and ideal methods of treatment.

3 Feb 2016

What is a Cluster Headache?

Cluster headaches involve several attacks of intense unilateral pain that last for a short period of time.

3 Feb 2016

What is Vascular Headache?

Vascular headache is a group of conditions that involve the dilation or swelling of blood vessels that cause headache pain.

3 Feb 2016

What is Tension Headache?

Tension headache is the most common type of headache, which presents as a constant ache on both sides of the head.

3 Feb 2016

What is Sinus Headache?

A sinus headache is a type of headache that results from the build-up of pressure in the sinuses in the nose, forehead, and cheeks.

3 Feb 2016

Headache and Migraine: What’s the Difference?

A very severe headache might be mistaken for a migraine but there are some specific differences. However, they are triggered by different factors and people feel distinctive symptoms. What happens immediately before the patient experiences pain and during the attack can help in making a diagnosis. The tension headache, the most common kind and a migraine are compared to show how they impact the patient.

2 Feb 2016