Mole or nevus is a general term to describe several spots or blemishes that may occur on the skin. Moles are of vastly different kinds – in some people the moles may be of the color of the skin itself, while in others they could be red, tan, brown or even black.

Moles are pests that inhabit all parts of the United States. They are burrowing insectivores about the size of a chipmunk. There are about 30 species of moles ranging from 4" to 9" in length.

Because different people have differe
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Laryngitis is defined as an inflammation of larynx (voice box) due to overuse, irritation or infection generally associated with hoarseness or loss of voice. The larynx is the part of voice.Laryngitis occurs when your voice box (larynx) is inflamed due to overuse, irritation or infection. For example, if you've been rehearsing a speech or performance, your larynx can fail due to simple exhaustion.

The symptoms of Laryngitis are quite easy to identify. They include a dry throat or dry cough. T
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Hiccup is an involuntary and sudden contraction of the muscles of the diaphragm. Normally, this action is repeated many times. A weird sound (hic) is produced. The sound is because of the epiglottis which closes when air suddenly tries to rush in.

People who have recurring hiccups or a case of hiccups that just doesn't seem to go away should definitely make an appointment with their medical doctor to explore any underlying medical problems.

Causes of Hiccups:

Temporary swollen stomach

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Dehydration in humans, even mild dehydration, has been increasingly seen as causing or worsening various conditions, from asthma to heart disease, hypertension to infections and many more.Dehydration occurs when the normal water content of your body is reduced. Dehydration can occur at any age, but it is most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults.

Causes of dehydration:

Winter Weather
Irritable Bowel Disease
Incontinence
Fever
Medication
Vomiting
Diabetes
Flying
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The swelling of the tissue around the layers of the voice box or windpipe is called Croup. The croup results in a tight and barking cough. As the child's windpipe is narrow, it affects the breathing of the child. Though, older children and teenagers also suffer from it, the croup usually attacks infants or the children under the age of five.

Croup Cough, also called laryngotracheobronchitis is a common childhood viral illness. Like most viral illnesses, there is no cure for croup.

Although
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