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ILLNESS

ILLNESS

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Zwakele Dludlu

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HEALTH PROBLEMS

illness defination

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  • asthma: a respiratory condition where spasms in the lungs cause difficult in breathing

  • a toothache: the pain in a tooth or teeth

  • a stomachache (US) – stomach ache (Brit): The pain in a person’s belly.

  • a sore throat: a condition of pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation of it.

  • a rash: a lot of small red spots on the skin that are usually itchy.

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  • the) measles: an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash on the skin. It typically occurs in childhood.

  • heartburn: a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest. It is caused by acid regurgitation into the esophagus.

  • a headache: a continuous pain in the head.

  • a fever: an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering and a headache.

  • the flu: flu is the common name given for influenza. It is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and sever aching.

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  • a backache: a prolonged pain in the back.

  • a broken leg: when a bone in the leg is broken.

  • a cold: a common viral infection which causes mucous to run from the nose, gives a sore throat and often includes sneezing.

  • an earache: pain inside the ear.

  • a cough: the act of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

HEALTH PROBLEMS

illness defination

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