Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are plants that are found in the wilderness. The leaves of poison ivy have compound or an oily exudate that is called as urushiol and it adheres to anything that is exposed to it and triggers a reaction when it comes in contact with the skin and the …
Some people experiences throat obstruction due to swallowing foreign objects such as fish bone or bone of a chicken which can get lodged into the throat. It can also be caused by a lump on the throat and excess mucus in the throat since they cause blockage of the passage of the throat. Throat obstruction …
Conjunctivitis is also known as pinkeye which is an inflammatory condition affecting the eyes, especially the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a membrane that functions in covering the whites of the eyes and the inner surface of the eyelids. The membranes have small blood vessels that become visible when there is inflammation. The white part of …
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