Omo Tee

Are you a female and sexual active?
If the answer to the above question is YES, you need to observe and follow measures to prevent cervical cancer.
✓Get a pap smear done
✓Get the HPV vaccine.
Being infected with certain types of Huma Papillomavirus (HPV),is the major cause of cervical cancer.
HBV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex.At least half of sexually active people will have HBV at some point in time in their lives,but few women will get cervical cancer.
Screening tests and HPV vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer.When cervical cancer is found clearly,it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life.

HYPERTENSION
Hypertension,also known as high or raised blood pressure,is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure.
Hypertension is a serious medical condition and can increase the risk of heart,brain,kidney and other diseases.It is a major cause of premature death worldwide.Blood is carried from the heart to all part of the body in the vessels.Each time the heart beats,it pumps blood into the vessels.Blood pressure is created by the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels(Arteries),as it pumped by the heart.The higher the pressure,the harder the heart has to pump.
CAUSES OF HYPERTENSION
There are two types of high blood pressure which are:
1.Primary (essential) Hypertension:For most adults,there's no identifiable cause of high blood pressure.This type of high blood pressure tends to develop gradually over many years.
2.Secondary Hypertension:Some people have high blood pressure caused by an underlying conditions.This type of high blood pressure tends to appear suddenly and cause higher blood pressure than primary hypertension.Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary Hypertension including:
*Kidney disease
*Thyroid problems
*Adrenal glands tumor
*Stress
*Drinking too much alcohol.
RISK FACTORS OF HYPERTENSION
There are two types of risk factors which are:
*Modifiable risk factors include unhealthy diets(excessive salt consumption,a diet high in saturated fats,low intake of fruits and vegetables), physical inactivity,consumption of to***co and alcohol,and being over weight or obese.
*Non-modifiable risk factors include a family history of hypertension,age over 65years and co-existing diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease.
COMPLICATIONS OF UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSION
Among other complications,hypertension can cause serious damage to the heart.Excessive pressure can harden arteries,decreasing the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart.This elevated pressure and reduced blood flow can cause:
*Chest pain
*Heart attack,which occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked and heart muscle cells die from lack of oxygen.The longer the blood flow is blocked,the greater the damage to the heart.
*Heart failure,which occurs when the heart cannot pump enough oxygen to other vital body organs.
*Irregular heartbeat which can lead to a sudden death.
Hypertension can also burst or block Arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the brain ,causing a stroke.
Hypertension can cause kidney damage,leading to kidney failure.
SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTENSION
Most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms.A few people with high blood pressure may have headache,shortness of breath or nosebleeds,but these signs and symptoms aren't specific and usually don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life-threatening stage.
MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION
*Reducing and managing stress
*Regular checking of blood pressure
*Managing high blood pressure
*Managing other medical conditions.
PREVENTION OF HYPERTENSION
*Reducing salt intake
*Eating more fruits and vegetables
*Being physically active in a regular basis
*Reducing alcohol consumption
*Avoid use of to***co
*Limiting the the intake of foods high in saturated fats.
Reducing Hypertension prevents heart attack,stroke,and Kidney damage,as well as other health problems.

1.pr

PUS
Pus is a whitish-yellow,yellow,or brown-yellow protein-rich fluid called "Liquor Puris" that accumulates at the site of an infection.
It consists of a buildup of dead,white blood cells that form when the body's immune system responds to the infection.
When the buildup is on or near the surface of the skin--it is called a "Pustule or Pimple".An accumulation of pus in an enclosed tissue space is called an "Abscess".
Pus is the result of the body's natural immune system automatically responding to an infection,usually caused by bacteria or fungi.
Leukocytes,or white blood cells are produced in a marrow bones.They attack the organisms that cause infection.
Neutrophils,a type of leukocyte,have the specific task of attacking harmful fungi or bacteria.Pus also contain dead bacteria.
Macrophages,another type of leukocyte,detect the foreign bodies and release an alarm system in the form of small,cell-signaling protein molecules called "Cytokines".
Cytokines alert the neutrophils,and these neutrophils filter from the bloodstream into the affected area.
The rapid accumulation of neutrophils eventually leads to the presence of pus.
Pus is a sign of infection.Pus after surgery indicates that there is a post-surgical complication in the form of an infection.
WHY IS PUS YELLOW
The whitish-yellow,yellow,brown-yellow,and greenish colour of pus is the result of an accumulation of dead neutrophils.Pus cam sometimes be green because some white blood cells produce a green antibacterial protein called "Myeloperoxidase".Pus can be yellow,green,or brown,and may some cases have a foul odour.
Antibiotics help the white blood cells attack the infection.This speeds up the healing process and prevents further complications with the infection.

ASTHMA
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways.It causes wheezing and can make it hard to breath.
Asthma causes the inside walls of the airways,or the bronchial tubes to become swollen or inflamed.
Asthma is a long-term condition affecting children and adults.The air passages in the lungs become narrow due to inflammation and tightening of the muscles around the small airways.During an asthma attack,The airways will swell,the muscles around them will tighten,and it becomes difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs.
TYPES OF ASTHMA
Asthma can occur in many different ways and for many different reasons,but triggers are often the same.Here are some types of asthma;
(1)CHILDHOOD ASTHMA: Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children.It can develop at any age,but it is slightly more common in children than in adults.Some common triggers of childhood asthma include;
*Respiratory infections
*Allergens
*Sudden changes in temperature
*Stress and Exercise
*Excitement.
(2)ADULT--ONSET ASTHMA:Asthma can develop at any age,including during adulthood.Some factors that affect the risk of developing asthma in adulthood include;
*Respiratory illness
*Obesity
* Stress
*Smoking
*Hormonal factors.
(3) OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA: Occupational asthma results from exposure to an allergens or irritant present in the workplace.
In the following occupations,irritants can trigger asthma symptoms which include;
*Car repairs and manufacturing
*Engineering and metal work
*Wood work and carpentry.
Those with higher risk include people who smoke,have history of asthma or environmental allergies.
CAUSES AND TRIGGERS
Health practitioners do not know exactly what causes asthma,but genetic and environmental factors are seems to play significant roles.Causes include;
*PREGNANCY: Smoking during pregnancy appears to increase the risk of the fetus developing asthma later in life.
*OBESITY:There seem to be higher levels of asthma in people with obesity than those without it
*ALLERGIES: Allergies develop when a person's body becomes sensitized to a specific substance.Once the sensitization has taken place,the person will be susceptible to an allergic reaction each time they come into contact with substance.
*SMOKING.
*GENETIC FACTOR.
*ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR.
*STRESS.
*HORMONAL FACTOR.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms of asthma include;
*Cough
*Wheeze
*Shortness of breath and chest tightness.
PREVENTION OF ASTHMA
Some of the prevention are as follows;
*Identify asthma triggers
*Stay away from Allergens
*Avoid smoke of any type
*Prevent cold
*Get your vaccination
*Take asthma medications as prescribed.