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 infections can also be fungal or helminth in origin, but these are far less common.[rx] Upper respiratory tract infection… Continue reading Respiratory Tract Infections; Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Category: Stretching
Stretching Exercise; How Stretching Exercise to Reduce Pain
Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. Stretching is also used therapeutically to alleviate cramps. Stretching is a common activity used by athletes, older adults, rehabilitation patients,… Continue reading Stretching Exercise; How Stretching Exercise to Reduce Pain