Common Cold
The Common Cold The common cold is a respiratory infection which is very contagious usually caused by a virus. It is characterised by a slight fever, streaming nasal passage, sore throat and aching joints. What to look for general ‘unwell’ feeling at first and aching joints head and chest congestion, a runny nose. sore throat. […]
Asthma
Asthma Asthma is a condition that is caused by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. This results from the contraction of the muscles lining them and causes breathing difficulties particularly in breathing out. What to look for sudden shortness of breath and wheezing and occasionally coughing chest infections nose irritations and sneezing, even hay […]
Allergies
Allergies An allergy is a sensitivity to a substance which does not normally cause people any problems. What to look for Symptoms generally show up in the part of the body which are exposed to the allergen… Sneezing, wheezing, nasal congestion, and coughing indicate asthma, or drug or respiratory allergies. Itchy eyes, mouth, and throat […]