Infections – Upper Respiratory
Infections The word ‘cold’ is used in everyday terms to cover a variety of respiratory infections. The common cold is the most prevalent of all communicable diseases. It is referred to as an upper...
View ArticleSinusitis – Upper Respiratory Infections
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. Sinusitis can stem from an upper respiratory infection caused by a variety of bacteria. As a result, nasal mucous membranes swell and block the...
View ArticlePharyngitis – Upper Respiratory Infections
Acute inflammation of the throat or pharyngitis can be related to the common cold, influenza, or a more serious condition such as mononucleosis. The Epstein-Barr virus of mononucleosis or the...
View ArticleInfluenza – Upper Respiratory Infections
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is one of the most persistent and debilitating diseases. It mainly occurs in various forms as a yearly epidemic, causing severe illness among the populace....
View ArticleHay fever or Pollinosis – Upper Respiratory Infections
Hay fever or pollinosis, is an acute seasonal allergic reaction to the air-borne pollens. Hay fever can occur during the spring as a reaction to the tree pollens such as oak, elm, maple, alder, birch...
View ArticleBronchitis – Upper Respiratory Infections
The inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes is called bronchitis. It occurs in both acute and chronic forms. If occurring in an athlete, bronchitis is more likely to be in acute...
View ArticleMononucleosis – Upper Respiratory Infections
Infectious mononucleosis is an acute viral disease that effects mostly young adults and children. Infectious mononucleosis, commonly called “mono”, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member...
View ArticleBronchial Asthma – Upper Respiratory Infections
Bronchial Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases, bronchial asthma can be caused from a number of stressors such as : a viral respiratory infection emotional distress barometric pressure...
View ArticleExercise-induced asthma (EIA) – Upper Respiratory Infections
Exercise-induced bronchial obstruction is also known as exercise-induced asthma (EIA). This disease is one that occurs most in asthmatic persons. An exercise-induced asthmatic attack can be brought on...
View ArticleRunner’s Trots – The ‘plague’ of the exerciser
Running is good for maintaining regular bowel movements. This is one theory on why there is a decreased incidence of colon cancer among those who partake in running. BUT, it can also be said that it...
View ArticleA run a day keeps you out of the doctor’s office
Those who run or walk briskly for 35 to 45 minutes per day, five days a week, spend about half the number of days per year suffering from cold symptoms, compared to sedentary people. In addition, about...
View ArticleHuman body – Heart and Lungs
Heart and lung function The human body is built for physical activity,not for rest. Man through the ages man has used his muscles to survive during his working hours, as well as leisure time, demanding...
View ArticleAnemia and iron deficiency
Anemia has been identified as the most common medical condition among athletes. It is more common in females than males and especially in female athletes. Anemia and iron deficiency The capacity of the...
View ArticleBloody urine: Why?
This article was provided in response to Bryan J Veal about ‘Bloody urine’ experienced after running. Doctor Andrew Bosch – resident exercise physiologist Bloody urine: Why? Long distance runners...
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