Exercise-induced Asthma
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Exercise-induced Asthma

Exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction(EIB), occurs when physical activity causes your airways to narrow, increasing asthma symptoms. This could involve wheezing, coughing, or dyspnea. You can avoid asthma attacks and expand your airways by warming up, using inhalers, and taking other drugs. What is Exercise-induced Asthma? Breathing becomes difficult during exercise when your airways…

Post traumatic elbow stiffness
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Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness

Introduction Post-traumatic elbow stiffness is a condition characterized by reduced range of motion in the elbow joint following an injury, such as fractures, dislocations, or soft tissue damage. It results from scar tissue formation, joint contractures, or heterotopic ossification. Management typically involves physical therapy, stretching, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention to restore mobility and…

Jersey's finger
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Jersey’s finger

Definition The Jersey finger, often known as the “rugby finger,” is an avulsion of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon (FDP) from the distal phalanx (zone I), where it is inserted. The most often impacted is the ring finger. In the gripping posture, the ring finger protrudes the farthest, making it more susceptible to FDP avulsion,…

Common peroneal nerve
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Common Peroneal Nerve

Introduction The common peroneal nerve (also known as the common fibular nerve) is a branch of the sciatic nerve, originating in the lumbosacral plexus (L4-S2). It wraps around the head of the fibula, making it vulnerable to injury. The nerve then divides into the superficial and deep peroneal nerves, innervating the lateral and anterior compartments…

spirometry
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Spirometry

Spirometry is a common pulmonary function test used to assess lung function by measuring the volume and speed of air a person can inhale and exhale. It is widely used to diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other lung disorders. The test involves breathing forcefully into a…

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rashes
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Rashes

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rashes: What is it? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Rashes are skin manifestations that can occur in individuals with RA, an autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the joints. These rashes may result from inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis), medication side effects, or immune system activity. An autoimmune condition known as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) occurs when the…

Obturator Nerve
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Obturator Nerve

Introduction The obturator nerve is a peripheral nerve that arises from the lumbar plexus (L2-L4) and primarily supplies the medial thigh. It provides motor innervation to the adductor muscles (adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, gracilis, and obturator externus) and sensory innervation to the skin of the medial thigh. In several pathologic disorders and operations…

Myalgia
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Myalgia

What is a Myalgia? Myalgia refers to muscle pain or discomfort, which can affect a specific area or the entire body. It is a common symptom that may result from muscle overuse, injury, tension, infections, or underlying medical conditions such as fibromyalgia or autoimmune disorders. Treatment typically involves rest, pain relievers, physical therapy, and addressing…