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Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)
Swine influenza: Swine flu, more correctly named H1N1 influenza A, is an influenza virus first detected in April 2009.
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Cold and Flu Prevention
Cold and flu prevention tips Limit exposure to cold and flu viruses Practise healthy habits to prevent cold and flu […]
Looking After Your Skin in Winter
Looking after your skin in winter: During the winter months the skin is subject to the damaging and drying effects of cold, windy weather and the low humidity of dry indoor heating. The following information will help you look after your skin in winter.
Acquired immune system (B cells and T cells)
The human acquired immune system is responsible for the destruction of foreign particles once they have entered the body. Unlike the innate immune system, the acquired immune system needs to have seen a substance before in order to attack it effectively.
Human immune system
The immune system is divided into the acquired immune system and the innate immune system. While each of these plays a role in defending the body, there are major differences between the two.
Innate immune system
The body is sometimes described as constantly being 'at war'. Everywhere around us there are dangerous bacteria, viruses, parasites and toxins that can cause the human body harm. To combat this, the body uses the immune system to fight away anything that may cause damage.
Respiratory system (pulmonary system) anatomy
The respiratory system includes the nose, lungs and pipe-like organs which connect them enable breathing and removal of waste products like carbon dioxide.
Influenza (flu)
What is Influenza (Flu)? Statistics Risk Factors Progression Symptoms Clinical Examination How is it Diagnosed Prognosis Treatment References What is […]
Cough
Causes of cough Physical examination Tests Treatment Medications Cough is a reflex contraction of the muscles which control the movement […]
Bird flu (avian influenza)
Bird flu or avian flu is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. Bird flu viruses do not usually infect humans, however, several cases of have occurred.
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