There are many oral or mouth diseases, however some are more common than others. Oral diseases or diseases of the mouth can be diagnosed by many different doctors including otolaryngologists, family practice physicians and in some instances even dentists. Oral diseases or diseases of the mouth can include virtually anything from diseases associated with smoking […]
Tag Archives: Immune Systems
You have probably heard that the mind and body are connected; it is true, they are. In fact, the conscious mind, the central nervous system and the immune system are interconnected and they are affected by stress and anxiety. Effects of stress on the immune system – When you are stressed, you may notice that […]
Nearly one hundred years has past since the immune system of invertebrates was discovered. Since that time, however, the understanding of this immune system has remained quite elusive. Recently, a team of researchers from the European Science Foundation has realized that the invertebrate immune system is anything but simple, despite the critters’ small size and […]
Pneumonia is a general term for any infection of the lungs that causes the accumulation of fluid in the airspaces. These infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and in some rare cases, even fungi. Viral pneumonia is an infection caused by a virus. It can infect the respiratory system anywhere from the upper airways […]
Fungal infections of the body can be harmful and severe or minor and insignificant. We are all familiar with fungal infections of the feet. This type of infection is common and rather insignificant. Most people have had a case of athlete’s foot at one time or another. Everyday many people around the world are infected […]
Oral thrush is a condition that affects the lining of the mouth. The fungus Candida albicans begins to accumulate in the mouth. This produces white lesions in the mouth, which usually appear on the cheeks and tongue. Lesions hurt, if they can be scraped, they bleed. In severe cases, the fungus can spread to the […]