Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood? Medical science says that hepatitis B and C infection can be transmitted through blood, so before giving blood to the patient, it is mandatory to test these viruses. Millions of patients around the world are given blood to save their lives. Surgery, accidents, childbirth, cancer, thalassemia, anemia - in all these cases blood is vital. But if this life-giving blood carries the hepatitis 'B' or 'C' virus, it can become a silent risk rather than a life saver. Therefore, it is very important to test for hepatitis B and C before giving blood to the patient. Is every blood donated around the world tested for hepatitis B and C? What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? Hepatitis means inflammation or swelling of the liver. It can be caused by a virus attack, excessive alcohol consumption, medication or other reasons. In terms of blood circulation, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are considered the mos...
How is Ayurvedic treatment for asthma done? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system. It is characterized by various symptoms including wheezing, excessive coughing, and difficulty breathing. According to current statistics, more than one million people in Nepal are affected by various types of respiratory problems, most of which are children and the elderly. According to a study conducted in the Kathmandu Valley, about 7.5 percent of school-age children experience occasional wheezing, 5.2 percent have persistent difficulty breathing, 16 percent have nighttime coughing, and 9.4 percent experience asthma symptoms during exercise. Similarly, other chronic diseases are becoming more complicated due to asthma in the elderly. In such a situation, in recent times, there has been an increasing interest in Ayurvedic treatment for the treatment of asthma in Nepal. Asthma patients are getting relief from Ayurvedic medicines, Panchakarma, yoga, and herbal treatments...