Nasal and chest congestion can be caused by cold, allergies, and a number of other factors. Nasal congestion is the blocking of the nasal passages when the interior membrane lining of the nose develop swelling from inflamed blood vessels. In chest congestion, the mucosa or the mucous membranes lining the airways is accumulated with fluids and mucus. It is a common symptom of many respiratory infections. Here are some of the common causes of congestion- When it comes to nasal congestion, some of the common causes of congestion are cold, flu, and rhinitis. Rhinitis may be of two kinds: the allergic one and the non-allergic one and both can cause nasal congestion. Allergic rhinitis can be caused due to the change of seasons and the most common allergen that can cause this is pollen. Other allergens responsible for allergic rhinitis include dust mites, animal dander, and cat saliva. In the common symptoms of cold vs. allergies, nasal congestion tops the list. Colds are also a very common health issue that can cause nasal congestion. Unlike rhinitis, cold is a communicable health issue and may also present flu-like symptoms. Flu and colds are often confused as one as they both present similar signs and symptoms.

An allergy is the reaction of the human immune system to a foreign substance (allergens). This substance may be harmless to most people. These allergic reactions vary from person to person and according to the allergen as well. These symptoms may be anything from mild to life-threatening. If you are suffering from any allergy, then you should be aware of the signs and symptoms of common allergies. With the advancement of technology, there are several prevention and treatment options available to tackle allergies. The allergies are of different categories like a food allergy, pollen allergy, or a drug allergy. Here are some of the common allergies and the signs and symptoms of common allergies. Asthma This is one of the very common allergies. Asthma is characterized by swollen and inflamed airways interiorly in the lungs. This inflammation is always present in some degree in the lungs and may be aggravated when the person comes in contact with the allergen in some way or the other. Some of the symptoms of asthma include coughing, shortness of breath, feeling of tightness in the chest, and wheezing. People with asthma may not be able to enjoy all sorts of physical activities to the fullest as these may be limited by the symptoms mentioned above.

An allergy is a reaction of the immune system to certain substances (allergens). There are different kinds of allergies and some of the common allergies include allergic rhinitis, atopic eczema, asthma, and food allergies, among the others. The symptoms for every allergy are different and the degree of it, too, varies from being very mild to sometimes being life threatening. Thanks to the advancement in technology, there are several treatment options that help in tackling allergies and their adverse reactions. The treatment options for common allergies are determined to keep in mind the medical history and the severity of the allergies in the person over the years. These treatment options for common allergies are of three types: avoiding the allergens all together, oral and injectable medicines, and/or immunotherapy. To avoid the allergens, the allergic person may need to cut off all sources of allergens at home and even at their workplaces, if possible. Washing out one’s nose daily can also help curb the effects of any airborne allergies. This can be done with saline or distilled water using a neti pot. This initially may seem like a hard task and may need supervision. Some of the medicinal treatment options for common allergies include- Mast cell stabilizers These are ideal for controlling the production of histamines.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that is characterized by abnormal blood glucose or sugar levels. The abnormal levels occur due to the insufficient, defective, or no production of insulin in the body. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and help in regulating the blood sugar levels. There are two types of diabetes. The first one is diabetes type 1, which is characterized by defective or insufficient insulin in the body and the second one is diabetes type 2, in which the body develops an insulin resistance. Insulin therapy, which involves injecting insulin into the body, is mostly recommended for people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. However, type 2 diabetes patients may also opt for the treatment when all other methods to regulate blood glucose levels do not help. The insulin used as a part of the insulin therapy is of different types. It varies in terms of how immediate the effect is and for how long the effect stays. There are also different ways of injecting the insulin. Here is a diabetes guide on how to inject and use insulin. The needle and injection have come a long way and now injecting insulin into one’s body is not as painful as it used to be.

Diabetes is a chronic illness that is characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. The clinical name is diabetes illness and it is categorized as a metabolic disease. Here is an overview of diabetes—causes, diagnosis, and symptoms. The blood glucose levels are controlled by insulin, which is released by the pancreas. Diabetes is caused by insufficient levels of insulin, defective insulin, or when the body is not able to use it properly. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. The inability of the body to use the insulin efficiently affects cells of fat and muscle tissues mostly. This condition is known as the insulin resistance and is one of the main health issues associated with Type 2 diabetes. In cases where there is no insulin being produced in the body is the problem that characterizes Type 1 diabetes. The symptoms of diabetes occur when there are abnormal sugar levels in the blood. However, it is to be noted that the symptoms may vary from person to person. Some of the most common symptoms of diabetes are as follows- Increased urination, especially in the middle of sleep Feeling excessive thirst frequently Increased hunger Chronic fatigue Skin problems Wounds and cuts that heal slowly Yeast infections or thrush Numbness or a tingling sensation in the feet or toes Blurry vision Some of the risk factors that increase the risk of a person getting diabetes include obesity, high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides or bad cholesterol, low levels of good cholesterol or HDL, history of diabetes in the family, lifestyle choices, insulin resistance, and impaired glucose tolerance.