The conjunctiva is a very thin, transparent membrane (mucous membrane) that covers and protects the white part of the eye (called the sclera) and the inside of the eyelids. Its main functions are to protect and lubricate the rest of the external ocular structures against aggressive agents, and to provide immune defense. The most…
A llergic asthma affects breathing and can be triggered by pollen and dust mites. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and effective measures to control the attacks.Allergic asthma is a respiratory condition characterised by chronic inflammation of the pulmonary airways and defined by the presence of significant respiratory symptoms, conditioned by bronchial hyperreactivity…
A llergic rhinitis belongs to a group of clinical conditions called ‘allergies’, in which the immune system reacts in an exaggerated and excessive way. Other common allergies are: allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergies and anaphylaxis.What is allergic rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory condition of the upper respiratory tract characterised by…
H ydrogen is the smallest and lightest atom in nature. It is one of the gases we breathe and is one of the three main constituents of our body.Until a decade and a half ago, it was considered an ‘inert’ gas, i.e. one that had no health benefits. In 2007, Nature magazine…
The degree of sleep quality dictates the degree of quality of life, since it conditions physical and mental health, with direct expression in the level of vitality. Sleeping too little or having ‘bad’ nights affects the so-called ‘quality of life’. sleep healthSleep is a natural physiological process that is indispensable for good intellectual…


