Bronchitis involves inflammation and irritation of the tubes that transport air to the lungs. Once this occurs, the bronchial tubes become swollen and produce mucus which results to coughing. Two types of bronchitis Acute bronchitis – develops rapidly and settles after 2-3 weeks Chronic bronchitis – recurrent and can last for an extended time especially […]
Baylisascaris infection is brought about by a roundworm present in raccoons. This roundworm is capable of infecting humans as well as other animals including dogs. Infections in humans is rare but can become severe if the parasites invade the eye, other organs or the brain. Raccoons are the primary host of the Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm.
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Motion sickness develops if the brain takes in contradictory signals from the moving body parts such as the eyes, inner ears and nerves in the extremities. Normally, all these areas respond to any movement. Once the signals that they receive and send out are inconsistent, the brain receives conflicting signals and initiates a response that
Rabies is now an uncommon disease but there are still reported cases. Rabies is caused by a virus that is present in infected animals and spreads to humans via scratches or bites. Wild animals carry the highest risk especially bats as well as skunks, raccoons, coyotes and foxes. Domestic pets such as cats and dogs
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Tick bites can occur when spending time outdoors. Most cases of tick bites are considered harmless and diseases are rarely spread. In case the tick is still fixed to the skin, it should be removed. Remember that techniques in which the tick is covered with nail polish, petroleum jelly or alcohol are not effective at
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