Sleep apnea not only affects your nightly rest but may disrupt your normal lifestyle, and drain you emotionally, mentally, and physically. This disorder causes you to stop breathing for a few seconds several times an hour and can be especially fatal while sleeping. It is a serious condition and may also cause other health issues, such as hypertension, depression, and obesity. A healthy and proper diet can help you to reduce the chances of developing sleep apnea, and here are the foods for the same. Caffeine Caffeine is a known stimulant that keeps your body awake. You must avoid drinking caffeinated drinks at least six hours before your bedtime. Green tea, coffee, chocolate, and energy drinks must also be avoided. Fats and proteins Foods containing proteins and fats are digested slowly and may result in stomach upset, bloating, heartburn, and cramping if eaten close to your bedtime or consumed in high quantities. Fats trigger digestive processes and may cause acid build-up resulting in discomfort when you lie down. Additionally, a high-fat diet messes with the production of orexin that is a neurotransmitter regulating your sleep and wake-up cycle. It is recommended that you do not eat a heavy meal at night.

Asthma is primarily characterized by inflammation of the tubes in the bronchia. These tubes start to create sticky secretions in the body. People who have asthma suffer through the symptoms when their airways are inflamed or tighten up with mucus. It is imperative to notice the signs of this disease and get it treated on time or it could be life-threatening.  In this article, we will take you through the early warning signs of asthma.   Coughing, especially at night Coughing is quite normal when you suffer from flu and cold. But, in case your coughing recurring, it is something to worry about. People who have asthma suffer through bouts of coughing throughout the day. There is a particular cough variant in asthma; it is known as a non-productive cough, which is dry. People who have this cough variant in asthma but no other classic asthma symptoms need to take care of wheezing and shortness of breath. People with cough-variant asthma may cough more during exercise, especially when they are exposed to cold air. Hence, we recommend you to take this sign quite seriously. Wheezing Wheezing is a type of high-pitched sound that occurs when you breathe. Wheezing occurs mainly when the airways tighten up, get inflamed, or even blocked.

Hepatitis C is a contagious disease that spreads through contact with bodily fluids or blood comprising the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is a type of liver infection that may lead to severe liver damage. Acute hepatitis C may show only brief symptoms and you may not know that you are infected, which may result in a more severe form of this disorder. Here are some common causes and symptoms of Hepatitis C that you should know about. Several people suffering from this infection may show no symptoms. However, between two weeks and six months after HCV enters your bloodstream, you may notice the following signs, which may last between two and twelve weeks: Vomiting Clay-colored stools Stomach ache Dark urine Nausea Fever Loss of appetite Fatigue Joint pains Jaundice, resulting in the yellowing of the skin and eyes Hepatitis C infection is caused if you come in contact with the blood or bodily fluids of an infected person. Virus exposure may occur from the following factors: Getting pierced or tattoo using non-sterile equipment Sharing injection needles and drugs Undergoing hemodialysis Sharing personal items, such as nail clippers, razor blades, or toothbrushes Being stuck with an infected needle Engaging in unprotected sex with multiple partners A mother may pass on the infection to her child at the time of birth Living with an infected person If you had an organ transplant or blood transfusion before July 1992 or received clotting factors before 1987 The disease becomes all the more serious if it lasts for a prolonged period.

Spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that results in the weakening of muscles. The type of the condition depends on the age at which the disorder sets in. The most severe spinal muscular atrophy is Type 0, which is rare and often fatal. Here are the different types of spinal muscular atrophy: Type 1 or Werdnig-Hoffman disease It is a common type of SMA and is diagnosed before the baby turns six months old. Babies with this type of SMA face multiple difficulties, such as muscle weakness, coughing, and trouble in breathing and swallowing. The babies may require feeding tubes and breathing assistance, and if not treated properly, it may be fatal. Type 2 or Dubowitz disease The symptoms of this kind of SMA appear between six months and two years from the birth of the baby. The first signs of this type of SMA are the delayed motor skills or the baby completely missing the milestones. Patients may be able to sit up but would need assistance. However, they lose their ability to walk and require wheelchairs. Type 3 or Kugelberg-Welander disease Type 3 is also known as juvenile disease and is diagnosed when the child is between 18 months to three years.

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood cells. Your blood cells consist of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. In one suffering from leukemia, it is the white blood cells that are affected specifically. There are various treatments that one can avail of for leukemia, and these depend on several factors. Doctors will conduct various tests on your blood and bone marrow to determine the type of leukemia you suffer from, post which you will be given one of the following courses of treatment. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is one of the most well-known therapies for cancer. In patients who have leukemia, the procedure makes use of chemicals to kill cancerous cells. Chemotherapy may be given intravenously or in the form of a tablet. A single medicine may be used or multiple medicines. This majorly depends on the type of leukemia. Radiation Radiation treatment is often administered to leukemia patients who need to go for further treatment via stem cell transplants. The radiation makes use of beams in order to kill the cancerous cells in the patient. The patient might be given radiation to a specific area of the body that is impacted by leukemia or they may be given radiation through the whole body.