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Fever also referred to as Pyrexia is a condition where a person’s oral (armpit) temperature exceeds 37.5℃(99.5℉) or rectal (ear) temperature exceeds 38℃ (100.4℉). It’s a general sign indicating that our immune system is fighting against viral infections like cold or flu. The most common symptoms are headache, body pain, loss of appetite, shivering, fatigue, weakness, sore throat, runny nose, and sometimes ear pain.  Fever in adults, under normal circumstances, may not be lethal. However, in children and in the elderly, it may be serious or life-threatening.  When to call the doctor You should get immediate medical help If your fever reaches 39.4℃(103.4℉) or it lasts longer than 3 days or if you have a fever with- Severe headache Frequent vomiting and dehydration Shortness of breath Severe diarrhea or dysentery Excess sweating Pain in neck and joints Muscle cramps Dizziness  Stomach pain These conditions may occur due to- Fungal or bacterial infections Food poisoning Heat ...

The normal level of blood count in male adults has to be 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter. In females, it should be 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL. Anemia is having a lower than normal count of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin levels needed to carry oxygen to all parts of your body. When you develop anemia, you’re said to be “anemic”. If you’re so, you would be showing symptoms like- fatigue, weakness, dizziness, pale or yellowish skin, shortness of birth, drowsiness, headaches. The most common cause of anemia is a deficiency in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A. Types of Anemia There are more than 400 types of anemia. Here are some of those - Iron and Vitamin Deficiency Anemia - This is caused when your diet doesn’t possess enough Iron, Folate, Vitamins B12 and A. Your bone marrow needs iron to produce hemoglobin, and folate and other vitamins are needed to produce red blood cells. Even when you intake nutritious food containing these nutrients, your body could not absorb such nutrient...

  Asthma is a lung disease in which you have a swollen and inflamed airway. It produces excess mucus that coagulates and blocks the airways. It leads to Asthma attacks. If you get asthma, you suffer from - Wheezing Shortness of breath Coughing, that worsens during cold or flu Chest tightness or pain Difficulty while talking Anxiety and fatigue Trouble sleeping Fast breathing Coughing while doing exercise or while you talk Asthma is chronic and has no cure. For some people, it may be normal. But, in most people, it is life-threatening.  Types of Asthma   Allergic Asthma - there are many allergies that trigger your asthma. That is when you’re exposed to pollution, cigarette smoke, fumes, pets, pollen, dust, mites, and molds. You can avoid being in a polluted area or use face or surgical masks and wear gloves. Clean and wash your belongings frequently with disinfectants. If you’re a pet lover, then you can vacuum your pets regularly to avoid hair fall, clean and wash them ...