BREATH GASPING

          Have you ever noticed a continuous coarse , high pitched whistling voice while breathing out ??? 

Medically it is known as sibilant rhonchi ; i.e wheezing is caused by constricted or partially blocked airways , affecting normal breathing . Asthma is the most common cause of recurrent wheezing .but it can leads to other serious disorders.

CAUSES 

• Asthma
• Lung cancer
• Gastroesophageal reflux disoreder
• Bronchitis
• Bronchiolitis
• Epiglottitis
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Pneumonia
• Respitratory tract infections
• Medications like Aspirin
• Smoking
• Vocal cord dysfunction
• COPD
• Anaphylaxis 
• Cystic fibrosis
• Congestive heart failure 

Asthma is more common in adult women than adult men . But among children, it is more common among boys .

IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE:

• Unexplained wheezing
• Wheezing occurs for the first time
• Feel suffocated
• Greenish or grey phlegm
• Frothy pink or white phlegm could be a symptom of heart failure
• Wheezing due to an allergic reaction
• Bloody phlegm in cough or you have localized chest pain ; could be symptom of pulmonary embolism.
• Swelling in face or throat. 

Among children aged 5 to 17 , asthma is a leading cause of school absences from a chronic illness.

DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT 

• Chest X-ray 
• Chest CT-Scan
• Oximetry ( checking the oxygen level in the blood)
• spirometery ( measuring ling functions)
• Blood tests to check for infections
• Bronchoscopy
• Laryngoscopy
• Once the diagnosis are assessed , treatment measures will be taken with regareds to specific cause of wheezing.

Young teenagers are nearly 40 % more likely hood to have asthma symptom if they eat fast or junk food more than thrice a week.

HOmeCare & Prevention

• Breathe moisturised air 
• Avoid dry / cold climates 
• Avoid substances thats trigger wheezing like pollen grains or other allergens.
• Stop smoking 
• Get vaccinated for pneumonia and influenza
• Get regular exercise
• Maintain a healthy weight 
• Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables 
• Take all prescribed medicines as directed , especially medications for respiratory ailments.
• Maintain optimal humidity. 

Wheezing can be triggered by changes in weather condition .

BODY CONNECTION

                                           BALDING HUES 

Hair loss is one of the today  most common problems among millions of all age group across the world .Medically , it is termed as alopecia , it is a major cause of concern for many , especially due to its aesthetics implications . Unusual and too much hair loss can also be a symptom of several serious underlying conditions.Although men suffer more hair loss , can be patchy or diffuse or  either gradual or abrupt. The Genetically condition or hereditary transmittance also common cause of hair loss . 

MAJOR CAUSES

• Scalp infections e.g tinea capitis .
• Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism .
• Iron deficiency
• Chemotheraphy 
• Radiation theraphy
• Menopause
• Depression
• High Blood Pressure 
• Heredity 
• Cancer
• Hormonal changes or imbalances
• Androgenic alopecia
• Hair pulling disorders
• Malnutrition
• Excessive usage of shampoos or hair blower
• Anaemia
• Use of birth pills
• Severe emotional stress
• Inflammation of scalp hair follicles 
• Improper diet with proteins and vitamins 

Hair loss from menopause or childbirth is returns to normal within in 10 to 24 months .

CCCConsult Your Doctor If :

• Hair loss cause along with weight gain , muscle weakness , intolerance to cold temperatures or lethargy .
• Unusual pattern of hair loss.
• Red  color scalp or scaly appears on your skin.
• Hair loss is due to abnormal menstrual cycle.
• Have any pain or itching with hair loss .
• In case of womens ; male pattern baldness have appeared .

Nearly 50 % of men begin to bald by the time they are 30, and most are either bald or having a balding pattern by 60 

Your heredity plays a major role in hair loss. It may affect the age , speed, pattern and extent of hair loss. 

P   CCPATTERNS OF HAIR LOSS 

• Patchy or circular bald spots: This condition is known as alopecia areata , smooth bald spots are seen predominantly in the scalp . It is caused due to attack of body's immune system to hair follicles.
• Telogen  effluvium :  In this condition there is widespread thinning of hair ,rather than  specific bald patches . Stress or drugs are cause of this condition mainly.
• Male or female pattern baldness : It manifests as gradual thinning on top of head . Men tends to develop bald patches, women usually retain their hairline. 
• Anagen effluvium :  Widespread hair loss in the whole body. Chemotheraphy or medications are the normally causative agents.

You lose roughly 100 hairs from head everday . The average scalp contains about 100,000 hairs.

HAIR FALL PREVENTION & CARE TIPS 

• Always follows nutritionally balanced diet .
• Avoid twisting , rubbing or pulling of your hair.
• Avoid stress.
• Follows proper hair care regime.
• Limit tight Hairstyles like ponytails , braids or buns.
• Avoid harsh chemical colors in your hairs.