Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis, also called anaphylactic shock, is an acute, life-threatening allergic reaction. The reaction affects different organs in the body, one or several at a time. Even if the initial symptoms are experienced mildly, there is a risk that they may rapidly turn into a serious and severe condition. Anaphylaxis can occur immediately or within […]
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What Are Hives? Hives or Urticaria is a skin reaction that appears as itchy bumps when you are exposed to a trigger that your immune system reacts to. These welts may appear as small spots or large blotches on your skin. They can also be reddish […]
Read MoreIf you suffer from allergies, it may be necessary to make some adjustments to your lifestyle. Read our guide on the various types of allergies to identify your related symptoms and discover the source of your potential problem. Your Overactive Immune System Many things can trigger an allergic reaction. It happens when your body’s defenses […]
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COVID-19 Symptoms COVID-19 can present a wide variety of symptoms. With the number of cases rising, new symptoms apart from fever, cough and breathlessness have also been observed eg: diarrhoea, nausea etc. However, it is important to note that in some instances, individuals with no symptoms have tested positive for COVID-19.Anyone can have mild to […]
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What are the different types of COVID-19 tests? We have three main types of tests: molecular and antigen, which are diagnostic, and antibody, which is serological. Diagnostic tests detect active infection with the virus, whereas serological tests check if you’ve had a previous infection with the virus. ICMR has authorized several diagnostic tests and serological […]
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What does a positive test result mean? Diagnostic tests A positive result with a diagnostic test means that the virus was found in your sample and that you are likely infected. This doesn’t necessarily mean you’re still contagious, especially if you no longer have symptoms, but you’ll still want to self-isolate and contact your healthcare […]
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When you think of COVID-19 tests, you may picture a long swab being inserted deep into your nostril for an uncomfortable amount of time at a testing site. And while this is sometimes true, some tests use other ways to collect the sample. Diagnostic tests: Swabs, saliva, and rinses Nasopharyngeal swabs Diagnostic tests typically require […]
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