ASTHMA
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that is leading cause of childhood deaths, especially among city dwellers. The risng toll of asthma has puzzed doctors, but many attribute it to a combination of factors, such as the cost of asthma medications, which may be beyond means of low-income families. Improper use of asthma medications, and [...]

Eczema is an itchy, scaly rash often caused by sensitivity to food, certain chemicals, or environmental conditions such as dryness. The rash is not always true allergic reaction, but  a an immune system reaction to a normally harmless substance. Symptoms vary and can appear anywhere from a few minutes to several hours after exposure to [...]

Diabetes mellitus, a serious metabolic disease that affects the body’s ability to derive energy from blood sugar, or glucose. It results when the body cannot produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed for glucose metabolism. Because all human body tissues need a steady supply of glucose, diabetes can affect every organ. In particular, it [...]