A migraine is a condition wherein a person suffers from a severe headache, usually on one side. These headaches are caused due to changes in the neural blood vessels. The number of times a person suffers from a migraine is different for each person. If a person suffers from these headaches approximately 15 days in a month, then it can be called a chronic migraine.

An allergy is an adverse response of the immune system to a hypersensitive trigger. These triggers can be anything from onions to pollen. At the same time, allergies can be chronic nasal congestion or sinus infections, and the time period of these allergies vary from person to person. Over-the-counter medicine for allergies may not work well for many cases such as asthma, rhinitis (hay fever) skin allergies, and  anaphylaxis.

Seasonal allergies are quite common, and many people suffer from it. Although seasonal allergy symptoms can disrupt a daily routine, some symptoms can be fatal. However, to get seasonal allergy relief, medications are available that will help ease the symptoms. How are allergies caused? Typically, allergies result from the immune system reacting adversely to a trigger.

Caregivers for the elderly are the unique set of people who provide care for the elderly in different areas of the country. AARP Policy Research Institute has found that around 34 million adults in the country provide care to elders on a voluntary basis and are unpaid. Caregivers for the elderly can follow certain basic tips when it comes to providing care for them.

A catheter is a thin tube that is made out of medical grade material and serves a range of functions. It has been a boon for people suffering from urinary diseases and with the advancement in technology, a variety of catheters for men and women have become available in the market.

Insomnia can be considered as the most commonly reported sleep problem. It is said that 1 in 7 adults suffers from insomnia. It is also true that women, especially elder women suffer from insomnia more in comparison to men. Causes of insomnia in women can vary with a person, and someone who has a lot of stress, suffers from depression or mental health conditions, works during night hours, and has an irregular sleep schedule is liable to suffer from insomnia.

The definition of a migraine directly indicates that it is a throbbing headache affecting one particular side of the head. Disturbed vision and nausea can often be its companions and the painful phase can last for hours or days. One of the recent studies of the American Migraine Association shows that a migraine affects 12% of the country’s population, indicating that 36 million citizens suffer from it.

Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes spasms in the bronchi, resulting in trouble of breathing. Hypersensitivity and allergic reactions are often related to the condition, and 25.7 citizens in the country undergo this condition. Every year, approximately 439,000 people are admitted to hospital due to the severe condition related asthma.