Of our five senses, we probably understand the least about taste. Apart from lack of proper research, it has been difficult to measure or quantify Taste, the way we do for Vision and Hearing. Situated in the Frontal Lobe of the brain, deep between our eyes is the Olfactory Bulb. Tasked with the sense of smell it has an intrinsic…
Allergy Season is here- are you ready? Spring is around the corner, and though welcome in large parts of North India which went through a harsh and cold winter, it does bring its own problems. Spring season is typically Allergy Season as winter recedes we begin to step out and this exposes us to outdoor allergens As flowers bloom and…
During health human blood maintains an Oxygen saturation of about 94-99 %. This is also called SPO2 ( the amount of blood saturated with oxygen or also the percentage of Oxygenated haemoglobin in the blood). This level is measured by a simple device that is clipped on to your finger and which gives an accurate reading in a few seconds…
Once Lockdown measures are eased and people are gradually allowed to move out of their homes, what should their strategy be? It is important to understand that the Virus (Covid-19) has not gone away. Until a viable Vaccine is made available and most of us get vaccinated, we will continue to be vulnerable to this threat. In fact, as the…
We are in the middle of a Pandemic and the world is gradually opening up. In this situation, it is imperative that we remain safe. Safety will come from preventing the spread of the Coronavirus from an infected person or things (Fomite) to ourselves – through our skin, nose, and throat. So what is available to us to protect ourselves…
There is a lot of information circulating about COVID-19 since its outbreak. Fake news and messages around questions like how is coronavirus transmitted, does home remedy for covid help, do salt gargles help in coronavirus infection, etc. are misleading people and can cause drastic negative impacts. In this video, I have debunked the latest and most popular myths and misconceptions…
There are currently no approved medications or vaccines to cure COVID-19. The virus causing the infections, SARS-CoV-2 seems to be changing and mutating continuously. While extensive research is being carried out to find a cure, prevention is the best solution. In this article, we will discuss how symptoms of COVID-19 (depending upon their severity) are being managed. To understand treatment…
“Test, Test, Test,” said the DG of WHO (Director-General of the World Health Organization) at the beginning of the Pandemic outbreak. There was and continues to be a very important reason for that – The virus is highly contagious so one person can infect many others Many patients are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic In this situation, the only way to…
The highly infectious nature of the Coronavirus has everyone scrambling to get a PPE. PPE – Personal Protective Equipment – protects various parts of the body from catching the virus through contact. The concept of PPE is not new, nor is it related specifically to healthcare workers only. Many industries and workers use PPEs, including defense personnel. NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical-…
Many of us live in Apartment Blocks and as the Coronavirus continues to ravage our country we are rightfully concerned about the spread in our homes, especially if someone in the vicinity is diagnosed as positive. There are some facts to consider and some steps to take. For Management Be careful, not paranoid. Avoid instilling unnecessary fear among residents. Take…
There has been tremendous controversy recently about the “Asymptomatic Patient” – who are they and can they spread Coronavirus infection? To understand the terminology in its context, let us look at three different but closely related situations – 1. The Mildly Symptomatic Patient– This patient confirmed Covid-19 has mild symptoms like fever, occasional cough, or mild breathlessness. They gradually recover without…
It is understandable that everyone is FED UP with the Coronavirus and most of us want to go back to life as it was before. When will that happen? To understand the implications of the Question we need to understand the nature of the pandemic. This is a viral infection that spreads from human to human by aerosol droplets/ cough/…