Articles on Immune System Disorders

How to Reduce a Fever

By Angie Shiflett

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When our body attempts to fight some sort of infection, we will often recognize that it is happening due to the fact that we will normally run a fever. Here, you will learn how to reduce a fever. It is important to remember that this task may ... more »

How to Use Light Therapy

By J J

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Light therapy can be beneficial when the body’s internal clock or circadian rhythm has been disturbed. Symptoms of circadian rhythm disorder include sleep disturbances, jet lag and body temperature problems. If a person can’t receive an adequate ... more »

How to live with sarcoidosis the disease that Bernie Mac had

By fooshenip

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What is sarcoidosis? It's a immune system disorder. The disorder is characterized by an excessive inflammatory response to contaminants in the environment, such as pollen. It scars the lungs and can inflame the eyes, lymph nodes in the chest and ... more »

How to naturally reduce a fever

By Natalie Hernandez

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A fever is our bodies way of fighting an infection. It is our bodies natural defense mechanism that is fighting off an infection. So although it is uncomfortable and miserable at times to deal with, a fever can be a good thing. A fever is a ... more »

How to take fresh Vitamin C everyday

By smilesatme1

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Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid is good for your body either be bones,joints,muscles,teeth or any parts of your body that feels bad. This vitamin also can help fights any disease that makes your body weak. This is also an antioxidant vitamin. It helps ... more »

How to use a neti pot

By flyfree512

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Have you continuosly suffered with nasal and sinus problems? I have found relief using a neti pot. I use the neti pot and saline solution daily to cleanse my nasal passages and bring some relief from nasal congestion and allergies... more »

How to Treat Sjogren's Syndrome

By eHow Health Editor

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The autoimmune disease Sjogren's Syndrome is a disease in which a person's immune system attacks the person's own cells. The syndrome targets the moisture-producing glands, causing dryness in the eyes and mouth. Follow the steps to treat the ... more »

How to Live With Scleroderma

By eHow Health Editor

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Since scleroderma is a disease that cannot be cured, it must be managed. Fortunately, there are some tips that can help sufferers learn how to live with scleroderma in greater ease and with more control than they might otherwise feel. Read on to ... more »

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Scleroderma

By eHow Health Editor

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Scleroderma is a disease that can culminate in a number of different and widely varied symptoms. There is no cure, but each of the symptoms can often be effectively managed with medication and lifestyle changes. The disease can spread throughout ... more »

How to Treat Onychomycosis

By eHow Health Editor

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Onychomycosis is a generic term meaning a fungal infection of the nails. It is usually caused by the dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum (70 percent) and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (20 percent). Onychomycosis can affect any component of the nail, ... more »

How to Treat Pseudomonas Infections

By eHow Health Editor

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Pseudomonas infections are caused by any bacteria in the Pseudomonas genus, especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They are very hardy in moist environments and can infect the blood, bones, ears, eyes, heart valves, lungs and urinary tract. These ... more »

How to Treat Scarlet Fever

By eHow Health Editor

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Scarlet Fever is a disease caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus bacteria. It most often affects children under 18 and is a complication in ten percent of strep throat cases. It is contagious and transmitted by the respiratory fluids of ... more »

How to Care for Someone With Scleroderma

By eHow Health Editor

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Just as scleroderma forces the sufferer to dramatically change his or her life to adapt to the limitations of the disease, her loved ones will have to adapt to a new lifestyle. Since scleroderma can attack just about any part of the body, ... more »

How to Care for the Immune System

By eHow Health Editor

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Do you seem to catch every bug that's going around the office or school? If so, you probably need to give some thought to your immune system. It's likely that you've been overworking it, and it can't rally your defenses against the germs others ... more »

How to Clear Your Lungs

By Jaykat

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You have the weight of the World living in your chest. Wheezing, breathing funny, cough cough. This is a disorder in the respiratory tract caused by exposure and resulting in catarrh and the invasion of microbial cleansers. The affliction is ... more »

How to Cook for Someone With Celiac Disease

By eHow Health Editor

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Celiac disease is a digestive disease in which the small intestine cannot absorb a protein called gluten, found in wheat and other grains. Gluten is found primarily in foods but also may be found in such products as stamps, envelopes, children's ... more »

How to Cope With Sjogren's Syndrome

By Sky77

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Sjogren’s Syndrome attacks the moisture producing glands that create tears and saliva. Without these, patients suffer from dry mouth and dry eyes. Yet, the problems do not stop there. This autoimmune disorder causes havoc in the body and other ... more »

How to Cope With Systemic Lupus

By eHow Health Editor

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Systemic lupus is an extremely challenging autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attach healthy tissues instead of germs, viruses and other foreign substances in the body as it should. Because the symptoms of lupus change with each ... more »

How to Cure Yourself with Honey

By Jaykat

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Why do you need medical drugs when they are natural products to use to cure yourself... more »

How to Determine If Your Cat Is FELV Infected

By KATE51

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The feline leukemia virus, or "FELV", is a devastating disease that attacks the immune system and is the leading viral killer of cats. The following lists common symptoms of the disease, how it is spread, and describes diagnostic tests ... more »

How to Develop a Strong Immune System

By Amarande

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Here are some tips on how to get better quicker when you are sick or prevent getting sick when you feel like you are getting sick. This is useful if you can't afford being sick, or just plain don't like being sick... more »

How to Diagnose Ataxia Telangiectasia

By eHow Health Editor

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A childhood immune deficiency condition, Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) causes a progressive degeneration of the nervous system. It is characterized by neurological defects which cause an unsteady gait, dilate blood vessels in the skin and eyes and ... more »

How to diagnose autoimmune diseases

By ikhan700

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The most common cause of diseases today is autoimmune diseases. This article helps one diagnose autoimmune disorders... more »

How to Diagnose Guillain-Barre Syndrome

By eHow Health Editor

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People who suddenly become afflicted with Guillain-Barre Syndrome experience increased weakness, which can eventually lead to paralysis. Hospitalization is usually required to monitor breathing. While Guillain-Barre Syndrome is rare, affecting ... more »

How to Diagnose Hughes Syndrome

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Hughes Syndrome, also called Antiphospholipid Syndrome, is a disorder that causes the blood to thicken and clot, which can cause a multiplicity of dangerous symptoms, such as miscarriages, fainting and heart valve disease, among others. Hughes ... more »

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