Have Dementia or Have a Dementia. Which Is Correct?

We say "have dementia". It's incorrect to say "have a dementia". When talking about diseases and conditions, the article "a" is generally unnecessary.

July 29, 2022 - 1 min read

Have Constipation or Have a Constipation. Which Is Correct?

We say "have constipation". Generally, when you talk about illnesses and conditions, the article "a" is unnecessary.

July 28, 2022 - 1 min read

Have Conjunctivitis or Have a Conjunctivitis. Which Is Correct?

We say "have conjunctivitis". If you are talking about diseases or conditions, the article "a" is not necessary.

July 27, 2022 - 1 min read

Is It an NDA or a NDA?

It's an NDA. Since the individual letter N begins with a vowel sound, we use "an" before NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement).

July 25, 2022 - 1 min read

Is It an NMN or a NMN?

It's an NMN. Because the first letter of the abbreviation NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) begins with a vowel sound, it takes the article an (not a).

July 25, 2022 - 1 min read

Is It an NAD or a NAD?

It's an NAD. Since the first letter of the abbreviation NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) begins with a vowel sound, we use the article an (not a).

July 24, 2022 - 1 min read

Is It 'a' or 'an'? A List of Special Words

Use "a" before words that begin with a consonant sound, and "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound.

July 23, 2022 - 4 min read

Have Cancer or Have a Cancer. Which Is Correct?

We say "have cancer" (without a/an). When you talk about diseases, the indefinite article is generally unnecessary.

July 23, 2022 - 1 min read

Have Asthma or Have an Asthma. Which Is Correct?

We say "have asthma". When speaking about diseases, the indefinite articles (a/an) are unnecessary.

July 22, 2022 - 1 min read