What causes chronic bronchitis

Bronchitis is primarily an inflammatory disorder caused in the lining of the bronchial tubes which lead to the lungs. Our respiratory system depends on these linings for the production of mucus and for a smooth flow of air in and out of the lungs. 

What are the causes : 

Its is almost shocking to understand the causes of bronchitis because it ultimately reveals how everyone, every single person, is a victim. Firstly, in-taking tobacco is the most common route for the toxic pollutants which includes second hand smokers as well.This trend is observed in the millions of cases reported from Asia and Africa every year. The second resource of pollutants is the smoke or gas in the form of bio-fuel, animal dung, crop residues etc. Most inhabitants of rural and snowy areas practice this due to the limitations of utilities. Similarly odd professions like coal mining, cotton ginning,indicate higher chances of developing bronchitis. The inhaling of pollutants released from heavy vehicle are dangerous as they made up of sulphur and nitrogen dioxide.

Lets take a read upon how the pollutants work in our body....

The excessive mucus produced,during bronchitis, can be accounted to a  number of reasons: 

• The blockage of the respiratory epithelium 
• The increased size of the glands in the respiratory lining 
• The weakened potential of the white blood cells or 
• The rapid production of goblet cells 

Signs and Symptoms: 

• Cough 
• Chills 
• Fever 
• Shortness of breath 

Kinds of Bronchitis

• Acute : This is the kind that comes and goes very quickly, but it is short lived. 
• Chronic:This can be mild to severe and is long lasting from months to years. 

The Cure : 

The easiest cure for bronchitis is protect yourself using masks made up of cloth, try to avoid dust and smoke as less as possible. 

How to protect from the Sun?

Enjoying the warmth of the sun and in taking free vitamin D seems like the most relaxing and healthy means of spending weekends. But then the tanning of your skin and the prominent aging signs under your eyes poses a question mark on the positive effects of the Sunrays. 

Why protect yourself from the Sun ?

The radiation from the sun has a wide range of spectrums categorized as short, long and medium. Each kind of the UV causes a different kind of reaction on the skin cells, depending upon the sensitivity of the cell. On sensitive cells these UV rays causes the release of chemicals which degenerates the skin and results in swelling, redness, tanning, premature aging of the skin, skin cancer or eye damage . This reaction is more evident among people who spend long hours under the sun either performing their duty or for leisure.

How to determine the sensitivity of your skin:

Simple :

• Does your skin burn after sun exposure
• Do you develop a tan complection after  sun exposure.

These two questions can be answered with either yes, no, none or even with different combinations. 

 How to protect yourself from the Sun ? 

 

• Avoid exposure to the sun during Mid- day, UVrays are the strongest at this hour.
• Protect yourself using embrella, shades, hats etc.
• Use sun screens, creams and lotions:These sunscreens will either reflect or filter the UV rays . 

SPF of sunscreens

Now stands the question of choosing a sun screen with appropriate SPF( Sun Protection Factor). Sunscreens with a higher SPF should offer more protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Higher SPFs can help: An SPF 15 sunscreen blocks 93 percent of UVB radiation, while an SPF 30 sunscreen blocks nearly 97 percent.

Usefulness of the sunscreen:

• Sunscreens do not make you Vitamin-D deficient because of its minimal required percentage.
• It can prevent the genetic mutation in skin cells which later leads to cancer.
• Sunscreens prevents skin cancer among patients undergone organ transplant.
• Sunscreen with high SPF (>30) are used in the treatment of phototoxicity and photoallergy.

Although the use of sun screen has become very popular yet it has been noticed that users have become more careless about the use of shades or  umbrella which is obviously easier and cost effective. So for all sun-lovers, protect yourself against skin cancer or skin aging by using effective sunscreens.

Herbal diet pills - how do they work?

Obesity and depression has become the most popular disorder of our times. More than a disorder it has now been categorized as a disease. Physical disorders such as obesity, heart strokes, blood pressure all are derived from a mental disorder such as depression, low self esteem and fatique. 

Who is the herbal pill for ? 

Herbal diet pills has come to the rescue for those people who want to reduce their weight but are either restricted to their hectic daily schedules, restriscted by complicated and expensive surgeries or simply cannot diet. 

How does the pills work its work ?

The following read will enable us to understand how do they work ? 

The herbal pills works its magic in the body by restraining our appetite to distaste food items rich in calories such as junk food and takeaways. The pills increases our body rate to burn fats and make the person feel more energized.  

How is the herbal pill made ? 

The herbal pill is comprised of the following natural remedies: 

• Green tea: this lubricates the blood platelets and reduces the cholesterol 
• Konjac Plant : blocks the absorption of dietary fats 
• Hoodia: acts as a appretite suppressant
• Gaur gum: prevents fat absorption 
• Capsaicin and Fucixanthin: burns the fats and carbohydrates by increasing the body metabolism 
• Acai berry: antioxidants that prevents many diseases 
• Yerba mate bark: keeps and makes the stomach feel full 
• Resveratrol: protects from diseases and aids in fat burning 
• Forslean Coleus: suppresses appetite and lowers the intake of calories. 

Some herbal components are extracted from fruits. 

Side effects : 

Considering the composition of the pills it is evident that there are no side effects. Furthermore huge amount of time and efforts have been spent in researching and developing the pills. 

Special instructions: 

Pregnant and breast feeding mothers should not take the pills. Children below the age of 18 years are not recommended to take. Lastly, patients diagnosed with other complications must consult their doctors before taking the pills. 

Despite its readily availability doctors and physicians must be considered before taking the pills. Drugs and pills still stand as an alternative to regular exercise and healthy diet.  

Iron deficiency anemia – how does it occur?

Iron deficiency anemia is the most widespread kind of anemia primarily characterized by a severe lack of red blood cells or low hemoglobin level. Hemoglobin’s role in transferring both oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body makes it as important as blood itself. This gradual shortfall maybe due to insufficient dietary intake or excessive blood loss from an internal organ. 

Iron deficiency anemia – how does it occur?

Iron is carried by the red blood cells of our blood around the body therefore a severe loss of blood means a serve loss of iron. Let’s figure out some of the common causes: 

• Parasitosis 

Parasitic worms such as hookworms stand as the premier predators that cause both inflammation and blood loss in the human body. 

• Blood loss

The excessive loss of blood during menstruation and the use of certain drugs such as NSAIDs, Asprin both can lead to iron-deficiency anemia. 

• Lack of Iron nutrient

To reduce the iron deficiency in the body food items such as egg, meat, leafy green vegetables, fruits, cereals should be eaten. 

• An inability to absorb iron 

Now your improved diet must also be absorbed into the bloodstream in the small intestine. An intestinal disorder may prevent this absorption of iron. Besides the instestine the stomach plays an important role in producing hydrochloric acid which is an important ingredient for the absorption of iron. 

• Pregnancy: 

Iron deficiency anemia can occur because of the increased need of iron by both the mother and the growing fetus. 

Signs and symptoms

Some of the symptoms and signs of iron-deficiency anemia include anxiety, constipation, sleepiness, palpitations, hair loss, fainting, depression and breathlessness.  

Daily requirement of Iron: 

The following is the daily requirement of iron : 

• Adolescents and adults – 60 mg/day
• Pregnancy and lactation – 60 mg /day along with 400 µg folic acid daily

However, the supply of iron must either be equal or greater than the demand of the body.

Owing to the importance of iron for the survival of a human being one should be careful of the common symptoms that are diagnosed and take simple steps such as improving your diet .