Respiratory diseases

rare , but they are possibly handed down from the parents’ genes , or maybe new mutations . One example of a genetic disorder is Tay Sachs disease . Another example of a disorder is polycystic kidney disease . What Does Genetic Testing Tell You Genetic testing gives you an idea if you’re at risk of a certain disease or not . If two parents both have a disease then the child will have a 25% chance of obtaining the condition . If one person has it and the other partner does not , the child will…

potential cause of human diseases. Most of the diseases result from a complex interaction between an individuals genetic make-up, lifestyle and environmental agents that he or she is exposed to. Family history is definitely one of the most potent risk factors. A person inherits a complete set of genes from their parents as well as a vast array of cultural and socioeconomic experiences from their family. Family history is thought to be a good predictor of an individual's disease risk because…

for several years and managed to live in peace and accordance. The happy and harmonic stage did not last for long and resulted in tremendous conditions. With the European contact, the aspects of the Aboriginal life changed: fur trade, the spread of diseases, and colonisation. The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical review on two different interpretations of the treaty process. I will fist analyse Daschuk’s work, then focus on Harring’s work and finally compare both of their works. …

Discuss the mechanisms involved in the development of Hereditary Haemochromatosis. Hereditary Hemochromatosis is a genetic Disease, which in short term is known as HH. Even if Hereditary Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder, it’s a disease that can be treated easily. HH is a Disease that has a change in the way that our body works to regulate iron absorption. Iron is an important component in our body, which is required by all cells. Normally the required iron for the cells goes from the…

In today’s world, one of the leading causes of death in most of the developed countries is heart disease. Unfortunately, the number of cases is rising steadily because of both present- day lifestyles and increased overall longevity. While it’s developing, it can have a disastrous impact on the life of the inflicted. Modern medicine, though, has established many effective treatments for heart disease. They range from drugs and lifestyle changes to surgery. Of course, overall prevention is better…

"skin condition." Oddly enough, this disease actually starts from below the skin, which is a long-lasting disease that can range from mild to severe. Psoriasis originated by the Greek work psora, which means to itch, which is a disease that is very common. This disease affects over seven million Americans. Recently, studies have found a link between psoriasis and some genetic loci between family members. Affecting ages, mainly between fifteen and thirty, this disease is mostly common in lighter…

blood cells usually white blood cells. Although your white blood cells account for only about 1 percent of your blood, their impact is great. White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are essential for good health and protection against illness and disease. The doctors that specialize in the diagnosis and prevention of blood cancer are called Hematologists. Hematologists go to four…

The Cure Diseases intrigue me. I love to analyze them, understand the symptoms that define them, but most importantly, discover if and how the ailment can be cured. From childhood to adulthood I have noticed a disease I have personally diagnosed as African American Dystrophy; characterized by the weakening, degeneration, or abnormal development of a people. A disease that has metastasized my community, appearing benign in its beginning stages, but growing malignant and life-threatening with…

children within the age range of 2-5. As for the ethnic impact, Tay Sach’s is most common within the Jewish community, more specifically, with the Ashkenazi Jewish people. Approximately 1 in every 3,600 people in the Ashkenazi Jewish population have the disease and 1 in every 25 to 30 people are carriers, compared to a 1 in 250 people as carriers in the non-Jewish population. There are also a few more populations that Tay Sach’s occurs more often. For example, in the Irish American community…

The respiratory symptoms are problems such as a persistent cough producing thick mucus, wheezing, breathlessness, lung infections, and a stuffy nose. These symptoms are caused by the thick, sticky mucus that clogs up the tubes that bring air in and out of the…