Home : Articles
A brief overview of pulmonary fibrosis

A brief overview of pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic disease of the lungs in which the lung is scarred and the normal tissue is replaced with scar tissues, an inelastic fibrous connective tissue. The consequences of this are a loss of elasticity and of the ability to expand and contract of the lungs. This impedes breathing and gas exchange ultimately leading to hypoxemia or oxygen starvation.
Five questions to ask before you hire a rodent pest control expert

Five questions to ask before you hire a rodent pest control expert

Allowing rodents to roam around can prove to be an enormous mistake, for both commercial and residential properties. It puts your health as well as safety at risk. Thankfully, there are rodent pest control experts who help us get rid of rodents effectively. If you are planning to hire the service of a rodent pest control company, here are the questions to get the best results.
Types of hot water heaters you can choose from

Types of hot water heaters you can choose from

Hot water heaters are often the unsung heroes in a household. They make most of our household chores easy. Be it washing, cleaning or taking a hot shower after a long and tiring day. If you are looking to buy a new heater or replacing a damaged one, you need to know the different variants available before you can put your finger on one of your choices.
Pneumonia: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Pneumonia: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

One can get infected with pneumonia from many sources. The source of an infection helps the diagnosis as there are some organisms specific to the sources. Even hospitals and health care institutions which cater to long-term nursing for chronic illness, old age, etc.  generally have infecting agents that sometimes are drug resistant.
A brief guide on how to use Symbicort inhalers

A brief guide on how to use Symbicort inhalers

A medication guide is supplied with a prescription drug and it is very important to understand the same. The user should clear all doubts with his/her health provider and should be clear on how to use the inhaler and handle emergencies. Symbicort is a controller medication and should be continued till the doctor determines if the user’s asthma has come under control.
Various remedies for nasal congestion relief

Various remedies for nasal congestion relief

Congestion in medical usage means an unusual accumulation of body fluids. This normally occurs as a natural bodily reaction to infections and allergies. The immune system protects the body by the activities of the white blood cells called Leucocytes. There are different types of leucocytes for varied functions. When a foreign body is detected by the immune system, it increases the blood supply to the area to fight out the infective agents or allergens.
Pros and cons of luxury SUVs

Pros and cons of luxury SUVs

The SUV or Sports Utility Vehicle is a large size vehicle that can carry between 5 and 7 passengers. Among its stated advantages are its size, space, and stability. Here are some of the pros and cons to buying a luxury SUV: On the plus side, when compared to the normal SUV, the luxury SUVs offer highly upgraded amenities and features including GPS navigation systems, Android Auto or Apple Carplay supported in car infotainment systems, premium surround-sound systems, and stain proof leather inside upholstery.
Most popular luxury SUVs in the USA

Most popular luxury SUVs in the USA

The Sports Utility Vehicle or SUV as it is called has fast become the most popular and fast selling car in the American automotive market. The SUV combines the benefits of size, hardiness, cargo space, travel comfort, safety and options for off-roading. Little wonder that the manufacturers of the luxury cars segment have also entered the SUV segment with high end luxury SUV offerings.
Welcoming new SUVs into the American market

Welcoming new SUVs into the American market

Here are some of the top rated new SUVs that are carving niches for themselves in the compact and midsize SUV categories, offering interesting combinations of high performance, optional extra seating, large cargo hold volumes and trendy exterior body work. These compact SUVs are also affordable for many as they are priced below the USD 30,000 line.
Chronic cough and its treatment

Chronic cough and its treatment

A chronic cough is not a disease; it is rather a symptom and can cause great discomfort. Basically, the treatments are to cure the underlying malady. Based on the history of the case, a chronic cough would generally be diagnosed as caused due to acid reflux or postnasal drip. Moreover, X-rays or a CT scan would confirm the possibility of other conditions like pneumonia, COPD, bronchitis, lung cancer, etc.
The finest eco-friendly small SUVs

The finest eco-friendly small SUVs

Are you looking for a bigger vehicle that you could enjoy without polluting the environment? Small SUVs that are either Hybrid or Electric are increasing in popularity. Although there are only a handful of entries in the category of small SUVs, these few vehicles leave behind a much lesser impact on planet Earth than the rest of the SUVs that run on non- renewable sources of fuel.
Safe retirement investments only for you

Safe retirement investments only for you

Are you on the verge of retiring? Then you must start thinking about your post-retirement investments. You must look for safe investments that will give you a good annual return. It is not possible nowadays to get 5% to 7% ROI. But there are many safe places to invest. To find out safe places you need to know the type of investments that provide the protection of principals- FDIC insured money market accounts, savings accounts, and short term CDs.