What is dyspnea (shortness of breath)? What are paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) and sighing of dyspnea? What is the contrast between dyspnea and shortness of breath? What is acute and chronic dyspnea? Acute dyspnea Chronic dyspnea Who gets dyspnea? As it has so many causes, shortness of breath is very usual. But you might be…
What is a respiratory infection? What is an upper respiratory infection? These infections harm your sinuses and throat. Upper respiratory infections include: What is a lower respiratory infection? A lower respiratory infection harms the airways and lungs. In general, lower respiratory infections last longer and are more severe. These infections involve: What causes upper respiratory…
What is the skeleton system? What are the functions of the skeletal system? The skeletal system has so many functions: Anatomy What are the parts of the skeleton system? The main part of your skeletal system is made up of bones, hard structures that create your body’s supporting framework. There are 206 bones in the…
Tensor fascia lata muscle
What is pott’s paraplegia? Pott’s paraplegia resulting in severe spinal deformity is a disastrous complication, which is difficult to treat by chemotherapy alone and by surgical decompression. It is commonly accepted that Pott’s paraplegia in early spinal tuberculosis can be cured effectively through chemotherapy alone. Tuberculous spondylitis known as Pott’s disease refers to vertebral body…
What is bronchospasm? What does bronchospasm feel like? Who gets bronchospams? How common is bronchospasm? What is the difference between bronchospasm, laryngospasm, and asthma? Laryngospasm vs bronchospasm Bronchospasm vs asthma What are the symptoms of bronchospasm? Other bronchospasm symptoms involve: What causes bronchospasm? Anytime your airways are annoyed or swollen, it can cause bronchospasm. Any…
What is atelectasis? What is the difference between atelectasis and pneumothorax? What does atelectasis indicate? Who is at risk for atelectasis? You are at a higher risk for atelectasis if you have: What are the three types of atelectasis? Compressive atelectasis Resorptive/obstructive atelectasis Contraction atelectasis Other types of atelectasis What are the symptoms of atelectasis?…
What is monoarthritis? Monoarthritis is inflammation of one joint identified by joint swelling, pain, warmth, & sometimes fever and periarticular erythema. Arthritis is frequently associated with joint stiffness and total loss or decreased range of motion. Often, monoarthritis can occur suddenly and cause joint discomfort that ranges from moderate to severe. The condition has several…
What is Mobilization for the spine? Introduction for spine What are the spine segments? The 33 vertebrae compose five specific spine segments. Starting at the neck and going down toward the buttock’s rear end, these segments include Cervical spine ligaments of the cervical spine anterior longitudinal ligament innervation posterior longitudinal ligament blood supply of posterior…
What are foot strengthening exercises? Why do foot exercises matter? Health benefits of foot strengthening exercise Different types of exercise strengthen the foot muscles Toe raise, point, as well as curl Toe splay Toe extension Toe curls Marble pickup Big-toe stretch Tennis ball roll Sand walking Big Toe Press Leg Swings Calf Raise to Big…
