Respiratory Tract Infections; Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Respiratory tract infections (RTI) are illnesses caused by an acute infection which involves the upper respiratory tract including the nose, sinuses, pharynx or larynx. This commonly includes nasal obstruction, sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and the common cold.[3]Most infections are viral in nature and in other instances the cause is bacterial.[rx] Upper respiratory tract Read More …

Constipation; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Constipation refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. The stool is often hard and dry. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, and feeling as if one has not completely passed the bowel movement. Complications from constipation may include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or fecal impaction. Read More …