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Nasal polyps are the growth of soft tissues on the lining of the nasal passage or sinuses. They are painless and are formed as a result of chronic inflammation of the lining. Small polyps do not cause any symptoms but the larger ones block the nasal passages and cause breathing difficulty and frequent infections. They are associated with inflammation…
Gastritis
Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It can be caused by a bacterial infection that usually causes peptic ulcers, or overuse of pain relievers, or excessive use of alcohol or even autoimmune disorders. It is characterized by a burning ache in the stomach, which gets either better or worse with eating. The…
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a common respiratory disorder in which the mucous lining of the respiratory passage and bronchioles gets inflamed. Bronchitis is of two types- Acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis or chest cold is the short-term inflammation of the bronchioles of the lungs; mostly the cause of acute bronchitis is a viral infection. It lasts for…
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis or ‘hay fever’ occurs due to the exposure to allergens like pet hairs, pollens, dust, etc. resulting in the inflammation of the inner lining of the nose. The classical sign of allergic rhinitis is rhinorrhea (excess nasal secretion) and it can be seasonal as well as perennial. The seasonal allergies last only in particular seasons or…