Neena Sharma

Yoga is a holistic health medicine that forms the integral part of AYUSH. The word Yoga means “union”; union of mind body and spirit i.e. union between us and the cosmic spirit of creation. The five principles of Yoga are Asanas, Pranayama, Nourishing diet, Meditation and relaxation. The Yogic practices modulate physiological responses to stressors. Yoga is beneficial for children, adults and elderly. The objective of Yoga is to improve the immunity and prehabilitation of vulnerable population viz children, elderly and those with co-morbid conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Obesity, Stress and Anxiety. A Common Yoga Protocol was developed by team of Yoga Gurus that is being widely performed on International Yoga Day i.e. 21 June of every year. Yoga develops pshchophysiological health, emotional harmony and manage stress. Keywords: Yoga Holistic Immunity, Prehabilitation, Asana

Background: Haemophilia is a group of inherited blood disorders in which blood does not clot properly. Bleeding disorders are due to defect in blood vessels, the coagulation mechanism or the blood platelets. When the coagulation factors are deficient, the blood does not clot properly and bleeding continues. Haemophilia is a X-linked recessive disorder that affects males, while the females are protected by normal gene on X-chromosome. Haemophilia-A is the most common genetic defect due to deficiency of Factor VIII while Haemophilia-B is the second most common genetic defect due to deficiency of Factor IX also called as Christmas disease. The present case report is of a 18-year-old male boy admitted in emergency wing of Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu, who developed iliopsoas haematoma which after complete investigations revealed deficiency of clotting Factor IX. Aim: A report of presentation of a case of haemophilia-B. Objective: The present case report was done to demonstrate the sign and symptoms of haemophilia-B, complete haematological, bleeding and clotting test done for diagnosis and its treatment. Results: The case of haemophilia-B presented with sudden inability to walk demonstrating right iliopsoas haematoma on ultrasonography. The patient was anaemic with haemoglobin – 7 gm%, TLC – 7000 mm and platelets 2.5 lakh/?l. The prothrombin time was decreased (10 seconds), activated partial thromboplastin time was increased (45 seconds), Factor VIII levels were within norrmal range, while Factor IX was decreased. Finally, a diagnosis of haemophilia-B was made.   Keywords: Haemophilia, Iliopsoas.

Pulmonary function tests are non-invasive diagnostic test that provide measurable feedback about the function of lungs. An assessment of lung volumes, capacities and flow rates provide specific information for clinical diagnosis and research purposes. Smoking is an addiction which affects the normal life, body and organ system as whole. Passive Smoking is defined as exposure of non smoker to tobacco smoke in the environment. Second hand tobacco smoke is the precursor of the primary active smoke from the smoker. Second hand tobacco smoke is believed to be more harmful than the primary smoke from the active smoker. The potency and health effects of second hand smoke involved the smell of secondhand smoke being an allergen affecting the respiratory system. The effects of passive smoking on respiratory system and lung function test warrants documentation. Aims and Objective: To evaluate the effect of passive smoke on lung function test among women exposed for ten years. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on fifty females in the age group of 30-60 years who were exposed to passive smoke for ten years. An identical number of age matched females who were not exposed to cigarette smoke at home served as controls. The lung function parameters recorded were FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC%, PEFR, MVV and FEF25-75% Results: The study demonstrated decline in mean values of FVC, FEV1/FVC%, MVV and FEF25-75% in female subjects but the difference in the mean values when compared with controls was found to be statistically insignificant. The mean values of FEV1 and PEFR was less in female subjects and the difference in the mean values was statistically significant. The study demonstrated decline in the expiration of FVC in first second and decline in maximum flow rate during forceful expiration that conforms to obstructive pattern of lung changes in females exposed to chronic passive smoke. Conclusion: Any significant decline in lung functions in females being most vulnerable in household, with time merits attention as they indicate likely morbidity in the event of continuing exposure to the offending agent. Keywords: Women, Lung function test, Passive smoke