Dengue fever outbreak
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There is a dengue outbreak now in Kuala Lumpur. Watch out if you or your family members have any of the following symptoms :
fever lasting more than 3 days
bodyache, headache, abdominal pain joint pains, pain in the eyes nausea, vomiting, lethargy rash on body and limbs
Come to see our doctors quickly for urgent check up and blood tests to determine your well being.
Smoking Tips
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Cigarette smoking, and even smoking cigars or a pipe, is one of the greatest risk factors for a heart attack as well as for stroke, lung cancer, and emphysema.
To stop smoking:
Set a quit date. Smoking cessation is most successful when it's done "cold turkey," not slowly by reducing the number of cigarettes smoked daily.Throw them out. Throw away all cigarettes and matches at home, in your car, and at work. Put away ashtrays and lighters.
Share your goal. Tell your family and friends you're quitting and ask for their support.
Avoid triggers. Avoid alcohol, coffee, and other triggers for smoking. Set a no-smoking policy. Do not allow anyone to smoke in your home or car, and avoid other people when they are smoking.
Get tools. Take advantage of the available stop-smoking aids: nicotine replacements, drug therapy, and counseling. Nicotine gums, skin patches, and lozenges are available over the counter. Nicotine nasal sprays and inhalers require a prescription from your doctor. Don't smoke when using these products.
Get a prescription. Bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix) are two prescription-only medications that may help you quit. Start taking one of these drugs shortly before your quit date.
Haze Tips
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The latest bout of haze to occur in Malaysia, Singapore and the Malacca Straits was in October 2006,
and was caused by smoke from fires in Indonesia being blown across the Straits of Malacca by
south-westerly winds. Of this, the intense smoke could cause poor visibility and could lead to
respiratory problems such as coughing, sore throat. |
