DISEASES

NON-INFECTIOUS

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• diabetes
• parkinson's disease
• skin cancer
• asthma

Diabetes

You have a higher glucose than normal and a low insulin in the respiratory system. You check your blood sugar by pricking your finger. You can have a insulin shot.

Parkinson's disease

Is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. There are medicines to treat for it.

Skin Cancer

the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. You can reduce your risk of skin cancer by limiting or avoiding exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Asthma
a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Control airway swelling
Stay away from substances that trigger your symptoms
Help you to be able to do normal activities without asthma symptoms.

INFECTIOUS

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• Influenza
• Aids
• Ebola
• Malaria

Influenza

The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. It spreads easily. Home care such as Tylenol and ibuprofen.

AIDS
(acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the final stage of HIV disease, which causes severe damage to the immune system. There is no cure for AIDS at this time. But treatments are available to manage symptoms.

Ebola
Ebola is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with a strain of Ebola virus. Ebola is spread through direct contact with blood and body fluids of a person infected by and already showing symptoms of Ebola. No antiviral medications have proved effective in treating infection with either virus. Providing fluids, Maintaining blood pressure, Providing oxygen as needed, Replacing lost blood, and Treating other infections that develop.

Malaria
Is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms, and anemia. Transmitted through Mosquitos. Malaria, especially falciparum malaria, is a medical emergency that requires a hospital stay. Chloroquine is often used as an anti-malarial medication.