Respiratory Diseases

Respiratory diseases are diseases of the respiratory system – ranging from the common cold to pneumonia, pulmonary embolism and asthma.

This respiratory diseases support group brings together doctors who deal with them and lay people or people with family and friends who suffer from respiratory diseases. Join and get information on and support for respiratory diseases.

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a cancer that develops in the retina – the light - sensitive tissue that lines the inside of the eyes. It is most common in children, and if it is treated early more that 95% of affected children live on to adulthood. The cancer is first noticed as a whiteness in the pupil, especially in photographs in which a flash is used.

Join our online group on retinoblastoma to ask your questions to experts, share your experiences, and learn more.

Rheumatic Fever

The term "rheumatic" refers to synovial joints of the body ("rheum" refers to viscous fluid, such as synovial fluid), hence "rheumatic fever" connotes an illness associated with abnormalities of synovial joints. Synovial is a clear fluid that helps in lubrication of a joint. Any joint in the body which produces this fluid is known as a synovial joint. When a common strain of bac ... Read More

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in the joints .It has several special features that make it different from other kinds of arthritis. Being is a systemic disease, hence it tends to affect other organs in the body as well. ... Read More

Rickets / Paediatric Osteomalacia

Rickets, a childhood disease characterized by impeded growth, and deformity, of the long bones. Osteomalacia is a term for the softening of the bones due to defective bone mineralization.

Sarcoidosis / Besnier - Boeck disease

Sarcoidosis is a disease which causes granulomas (lumps of immune cells usually formed to fight an infection) over parts of the body. Usually, the lungs, lymph nodes, and skin are affected, and less commonly, the eyes, liver, brain and heart. Most people recover from sarcoidosis, but when the liver, brain or heart is involved the disease can be fatal.

Get support and help for yourself or for a loved one with sarcoidosis by joining our online support group for sarcoidosis.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a severe and disabling mental disorder. A person with schizophrenia might see or hear things that others don’t, have bizarre beliefs, and suspect that others are plotting against him because he has a special mission in the world. Schizophrenia can be treated with medicines.

If you or someone close to you has schizophrenia, you will be able to find support and information from our online support group for schizophrenia.

Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap / Dandruff)

Dandruff or Seborrheic dermatitis affects the skin and is a common cause of hair loss. It is a chronic inflammatory skin disease'Seborrhea' refers to the oiliness of the skin, particularly of the scalp and face. Individuals with seborrhea may later develop seborrheic dermatitis, a common disorder of the skin that is characterized by redness, itchiness, flaking or scaling. It particularly affects th ... Read More

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / SARS

SARS, or the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is a viral disease of the respiratory system which causes fever, muscle pain, cough and sore throat. The disease may cause abnormal patches to appear in the lungs. It killed 10% of the people infected with it during the SARS epidemic of 2003.

Learn more about SARS by joining our online group – you can ask questions, get answers from experts, and share experiences.

Sex Education For Teens

Sex education for teens is necessary to equip them to deal with the increasing sexual pressures of today’s culture as well as the confusion they have about their own bodies.

Join our online group on sex education for teens to talk with other parents and teens.