The purpose of this study was to examine sex differences in immune variables and upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) incidence in 18-35 year-old athletes engaged in endurance-based physical activity during the winter months. Eighty physically active individuals (46 males, 34 females) provided resting venous blood samples for determination of differential leukocyte counts, lymphocyte subset...

This study presents the PM10 concentration, respiratory and cardiovascular disease hospital admissions evolution in Ciuc basin for a period of 9 years (2008–2016), taking into consideration different meteorological conditions: boundary layer, lifting condensation level, temperature-humidity index, wind chill equivalent chart index. The showed very fluctuated hourly, weekly, monthly, yearly tend...

A 6-year-old child was referred for a suspected viral exanthem associated with URTI. On examination the trunk showed a maculopapular rash while the sole showed multiple black “spots” which were present for 7 days. A diagnosis of Talon noir was confirmed by paring the lesion with a No 15 blade which removed the superficial layer of the stratum corneum, and revealed puncta of black pigment of ext...

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) leaf has long been the subject of diverse research initiatives as herbal medicine due to its antimicrobial activity against various bacteria. An Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) is a contagious infection upper respiratory tract, which can be caused by bacteria, i.e., Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In this research, guava leaves were extract...

Many athletes believe that physical training enhances immunity and helps prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) like the common cold or “flu” (influenza). They also believe that physical activity and fitness help them overcome any minor infections they do get. On the other hand, based largely on anecdotes and on popularization of a link between physical or psychological stress and “im...

Orbital floor fracture due to vigorous nose blowing in the absence of mechanical trauma is rare, only four cases having previously been reported. In each of these cases, predisposing factors have been identified; preceding URTI in three and a history of sino-nasal surgery in the fourth case. We present the case of a 49-year-old woman who developed a maxillary sinus fracture and orbital emphysem...

Introduction The aim of this mixed-method study was to determine the extent and determinants inappropriate dispensing antibiotics by licensed private drug retail outlets in Indonesia. Methods Standardised patients (SPs) made a total 495 visits 166 (community pharmacies stores) between July August 2019. SPs presented three clinical cases outlet staff: parent child at home with diarrhoea; an adul...

BACKGROUND/AIMS This study is aimed at assessing definitions and outcomes used to measure the effects of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infections in childhood. METHODS We reviewed clinical trials studying the impact of nutritional interventions on upper and lower respiratory tract infections (URTI and LRTI), focusing on definitions and key outcomes. RESULTS ...

Results: A total of 1885 were included in the study after exclusion (775 males and 1110 females). The case rate was highest for 1845yrs age group. Among communicable diseases Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) (67.06%) and acute gastroenteritis (12.55%) had maximum burden. Musculoskeletal pains (26.55%) and hypertension (15.53%) were the most reported diseases among non-communicable dise...