Tag: Allergies

The Pest-Health Connection ─ Why Infestations Are More Than Just a Nuisance

Healthy Living

Most people just consider pests to be a minor annoyance, although they are a prevalent household issue. These unwanted visitors, which range from rats in the attic to ants in the kitchen, might obstruct our everyday activities. However, many people are unaware of how closely insect problems and human health are related. In this post, we’ll look into the different ways infestations can affect our health and examine why they’re more than simply a pain. Allergies and Respiratory Issues Dust mites and cockroach infestations are well-known allergens and respiratory issues cause. These bugs’ allergens can cause symptoms including itchy eyes, sneezing, and coughing. Exposure to certain allergens can worsen asthma in those who already have it, resulting in more frequent episodes. Vector-Borne Diseases Vector-borne diseases are a category of illnesses that are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. These tiny vectors serve as carriers for pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which they transmit into the bloodstream during their feeding process. Vector-borne diseases pose a significant global health threat, as they are responsible for the transmission of diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, Lyme disease, and more. Contaminated Food and […]

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9 Reasons to Visit Your Eye Doctor Regularly

Eye Health

People tend to see a doctor only when something is wrong with their health. But what about all the preventive checkups that should be done at least once a year? Sounds like a lot of work. Maybe it is, but we must understand that health comes first and that therapy will be more effective if something is discovered in time, and not if we wait until the last moment to contact the doctor. When we talk about the reasons for contacting an eye doctor, many indicate that we need an examination by this specialist, and here are some of them. Almost 60% of the world’s population needs vision correction. That’s a lot of people, but the good news is that 80% of visual difficulties can be avoided and corrected. To find out if you need glasses you need to understand the symptoms of vision loss. Changes in night vision The night makes driving difficult for everyone, and especially for those drivers who have some vision problems. Cataract (cataract) blurs vision. It doesn’t hurt, but it gets worse over time, and the first symptom is poorer vision at night. If you suddenly find it harder to drive when it gets dark, […]

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