by Maria Theresa R. Termulo, M.D. Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is an airborne infection acquired by breathing in contaminated air droplets coughed or sneezed by a person who has an active TB. The disease primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other organ systems such as […]

By: Maria Theresa R. Termulo, MD Globally, asthma is 28th among the leading causes of burden of disease and is acknowledged as one of the most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases worldwide. In 2016, there were 339.4 million people worldwide affected by asthma based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study. In the Philippines, the […]

Menstruation, often known as a period, is a monthly cycle that women go through. The uterine lining degrades and exits the body through the vaginal canal. The reproductive system and other organs are affected in a variety of ways. What is Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)? PMS is a series of emotional, physical, and psychological symptoms that […]

You’re coughing, sneezing, your nose is stuffy, you’re suffering from nasal congestion, and there’s a lot more. What would you do in this situation? Right! You rely on Dr. Internet, self-medicate, sleep, and pray that everything will be well tomorrow. That’s a hit-or-miss situation. It’s probable that you have seasonal allergies if you frequently experience […]

Deworming is the removal of worms in a person’s intestines by taking medicine. Infections from various worms are common and easily spread. However, it is difficult to know how widespread these infections are because they are often asymptomatic and often not seen right away. Importance of Deworming Children need to be dewormed because they are […]