Respiratory diseases are problematic and in certain cases can be a cause for concern. The proper functioning of your respiratory system is imperative for the proper functioning of all your bodily functions as any impairment could disrupt or restrict the supply of oxygen to the various bodily cells. The respiratory system comprises a number of organs like the lungs, bronchial tube, trachea and the respiratory tracts among others. Diseases that afflict any of these organs, impairing the respiratory function are referred to as respiratory diseases. There are a variety of such diseases and they vary both in severity and incidence. The common cold is possibly the most well known of all diseases and is in fact a mild respiratory disease. On the other hand there are diseases like bacterial pneumonia that can be life threatening. Asthma, bronchitis, sleep apnea and tuberculosis are just a few of the other well known respiratory diseases.

With the large number and varying types of respiratory diseases the symptoms may vary depending on the disease. Here are the common symptoms of respiratory disease.
• Shortness of breath is an obvious and noticeable symptom of respiratory disease. This symptom will generally be visible after any activity like exercise but in severe cases may even occur while resting.
• Coughing with or without sputum or a cough with blood.
• Wheezing
• Chest Pain
• A diminished appetite and loss of weight.

Respiratory diseases may arise or worsen due to a number of factors like:
• Respiratory infections; viral or bacterial,
• Environmental factors; exposure to and inhalation of toxic agents or pollutants,
• Lifestyle factors such as smoking,
• Genetic factors may also be a cause for respiratory disease.

Treatment and cures for respiratory diseases will depend on the nature and severity of the disease. Milder conditions can be treated effectively at home using natural home remedies and herbal therapies. These treatments however may not suffice for more serious conditions, but they can act as relievers and aids to conventional treatment.
• Salt water gargles are the most effective and popular remedy for colds and coughs the wild over for the simple reason that it is the most simple remedy, with the most accessible and inexpensive ingredients, despite which it is so effective.
• Honey is another valuable natural product useful for treating certain respiratory infections, particularly in combination with ginger, which is one of the most potent herbs. A mixture of ginger juice with some honey is an extremely powerful remedy for mild respiratory diseases.
• Fluid intake is an important factor in the recovery process, and without adequate fluids recovery will be hampered. Make sure you consume adequate amounts of water. Fruit juices and fruits with a high water content would also be a good addition to your diet.

What is ADHD, ADD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

ADHD, commonly known as Hyperactivity, is a condition typically found in children who have lack of focus, attention and are extremely hyperactive. They cannot concentrate on one thing at a time and end up acting without thinking. These kids cannot sit in one place for a long time and appear to be very impatient by nature, have trouble focusing and lack attention to detail. This may impact the child’s ability to develop socially and academically.

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

ADHD was earlier know as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). There are three broad categories of ADHD. Each category has different symptoms associated with it.

1. Symptoms of Inattentive ADHD: The symptoms exhibited by this ADHD category children are, as the name suggests, have trouble paying attention to eve simple things like even talking with someone. They are very fidgety and may just keeping looking all around them while some onei is taling with them. They have trouble following instructions and may keep forgetting things throughout the day.
2. Symptoms of Impulsive and Hyperactive ADHD: Children affected by hyperactivity always seem to keep running, walking, jumping or doing some physical activity all the time. They cannot sit in one place, and always seem to be in some kind of rush all the time. They always seem to interrupt people while talking and will try to disrupt some regular activities while playing in a group.
3. Symptoms of Both Inattentive and Hyperactive ADHD: This is more common among kids and could be a challenge to manage kids who are hyperactive as well as inattentive and impulsive.

What are the causes of ADHD?

Often ADHD or ADD is misunderstood to have been caused by wrong parenting, excess sugar or too much medications. Although the exact cause for ADHD is yet unknown, some of common casues of ADHD could be:

1. Can there be a Genetic cause of ADHD? Scientific research has found that ADHD may be closely linked with your genes. More than half the children of parents who were affected ADHD also have ADHD symptoms. This disorder is caused by a combination of several genes.
2. Brain Defect and Brain Injury may cause ADHD: Genes are not entirely responsible for ADHD. “Executive functions” of the brain are said to be responsible for self-control, attention behavior of the child. If this does not function well, the child may be hyperactive and inattentive. Brain damage during child birth may also cause ADHD later. Smoking or taking drugs during pregnancy also may damage the baby’s brain causing ADHD at a later stage in life.
3. How can Environmental factor cause ADHD? Although there is no scientific evidence of parenting or home situations causing ADHD, there are beliefs that some kids may be affected by the environment at home. Going through difficult situations such as parents seperating, criminal or violent behavior of parents, creating depressing situations at home may affect the thinking of the child. Children already affected with ADHD will find it even tougher to cope with the problem.