1. How can you prevent asthma?

One of the best preventive measures you can take against lower
respiratory infections is to get the flu shot every year.

2. What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?

The most common symptoms are changes in personality and
behavior, depression, loss of interest in activities, social withdrawal,
and mood swings.

3. Why does meningitis disease occur?

Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Viral
meningitis is the most common and least serious type. Bacterial
meningitis is rare, but can be very serious if not treated.

4. What is the best treatment for meningitis?

Acute bacterial meningitis must be treated right away with
intravenous antibiotics and sometimes corticosteroids. This helps to
ensure recovery and reduce the risk of complications, such as brain
swelling and seizures. The antibiotic or combination of antibiotics
depends on the type of bacteria causing the infection.

5. How can a person with pica disorder be identified?

Pica is diagnosed when the person repeatedly comes to things that
are not food for 1 month or more. The disorder is not diagnosed in
children younger than 2 years, since at that age the fact of eating
such materials is not considered abnormal.

6. What treatments are there for influenza?

The flu is mainly treated with rest and fluids so that the body can
fight the infection on its own. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory
pain relievers can help with symptoms. An annual vaccine can
prevent the flu and limit its complications.

7. Where in the body does adenovirus infection occur?

Some strains of adenovirus will cause infections in the stomach and
gastrointestinal tract. This can lead to diarrhea, abdominal cramps,
and other symptoms of gastroenteritis. Others may have a bladder
infection, which will cause painful urination and blood in the urine.
8. When does gout disease occur?
Gout occurs when high concentrations of a substance called serum
urate (uric acid) build up in the body. When this happens, needle-
like crystals form in and around the joint, causing inflammation and
arthritis in the joint.

9. What foods should you avoid consuming when you suffer from
arthritis?
If the person suffers from arthritis, they should avoid foods that
contain arachidonic acid such as eggs, shellfish, sausages,
margarine, cream, fried foods, salt, cured cheeses, milk and
derivatives, sugar. It is also recommended to limit vinegar, coffee
and chocolate. The consumption or abuse of alcohol and highly
alcoholic beverages can worsen the clinical picture of RA.

10.What is infectious mononucleosis and in whom does it most often

occur?

Infectious mononucleosis is an infection usually caused by the

Epstein-Barr virus. The virus is spread through saliva, which is why it
is sometimes called the “kissing disease.” Mono occurs most often in
adolescents and young adults.