Causes of Hypoxia Lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) Strong pain medicines and other drugs that hold back breathing. Heart problems. Anemia (a low number of red blood cells, which carry oxygen) What does it mean whenRead More →
By law, all health funds are required to provide cover to those with pre-existing conditions. You do not pay more for private health insurance because of pre-existing conditions. A condition doesn’t have to be previously diagnosed to be considered ‘pre-existing’. Which insurance company covers pre-existing diseases? One can buy healthRead More →
Conditions that stem cell transplants can be used to treat include: severe aplastic anaemia (bone marrow failure) leukaemia – a type of cancer affecting white blood cells. lymphoma – another type of cancer affecting white blood cells. myeloma – cancer affecting cells called plasma cells. How are stem cells usedRead More →
Causes of seizures can include: Abnormal levels of sodium or glucose in the blood. Brain infection, including meningitis and encephalitis. Brain injury that occurs to the baby during labor or childbirth. Brain problems that occur before birth (congenital brain defects) Brain tumor (rare) Drug abuse. Electric shock. Epilepsy. What isRead More →
CPAP is used to treat sleep-related breathing disorders including sleep apnea. It also may be used to treat preterm infants who have underdeveloped lungs. When should CPAP be used? CPAP machines use mild air pressure to keep the airways open, and are typically used by patients who have breathing problemsRead More →