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Anaphylaxis in Pets So you are wondering, what is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a rapid and severe allergic reaction due to exposure to allergens (substances that trigger allergies) that are hypersensitive to the body. Some of the common symptoms of this life threatening reaction include shortness of breath, abnormal swelling and vomiting, low blood pressure, swelling of throat and tongue, and itchy rashes. This does not only affect humans but also pets, more so in dogs. Trustingly, your query…

respond more positively to the active acupuncture treatment than to sham acupuncture or no treatment at all. The rationale was that although this traditional method has been used effectively in the past to treat ailments such as osteoarthritis and allergies, randomised trials of acupuncture have been inconclusive. My critique analyses the study through both an evidence based medicine (EBM) and whole systems research (WSR) perspective. This study assigned…

Tips For Living With A Pet That Aggravates Your Allergy Symptoms If you suspect you're allergic to the family pet, you may face the agonizing decision of whether or not you can keep the animal. This is a difficult choice if your kids are attached to the dog or cat. If the pet is considered part of the family, you may decide to put up with your allergy symptoms so he or she can stay with you for life. Even if you are allergic to pet dander, it may be possible to live in the same house with your…

combination of genetics and exposures to certain elements in the environment put people at the greatest risk of developing asthma for the first time but there are also normal everyday factors as well such as family history, viral respiratory infections, allergies, smoking, obesity, and air…

insides. It plays the biggest role in how we appear, and how we feel about our appearance. The skin can even tell us when something is wrong with our insides. So what does it mean when our skin is bumpy, almost like chicken skin? Is it a breakout, an allergy, or is it a sign of imbalance in the body? Today, we’re talking about Fordyce spots. Namely, what are they, and how long do Fordyce spots last? Will they harm us, and are there any natural treatments for them? Take a good look in the…

My Family Medical History Growing up, I watched both my father and grandfather suffer the symptoms of asthma. They are both allergic to cats, both have severe allergies, and both use an inhaler. Thankfully, I have been fortunate and have never been diagnosed with asthma. According to the American Lung Association (2017), having a parent with asthma makes me three to six times more likely to develop asthma over the course of my life. In a recent study, researchers found that…

Name: Archana Vachhani Date: 12/6/2014 P1 IPPE Drug Inquiries Log # Requestor Question Answer Reference 1 Pharmacist (Roby) Can a patient who is allergic to Penicillin take Augmentin? Why or why not? Patient who is allergic to Penicillin cannot take Augmentin because Augmentin contain combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, and amoxicillin belongs to penicillin class of antibiotic. □ Facts & Comparisons □ Lexi-Comp □ Micromedex □…

Neutrophils are hazardous lines of protection against infection and are attracted chemically to inflammatory sites. Basophils consist of granules, which are histamine filled. Histamine a chemical that’s inflammatory. Collectively, both cell types are related to Harold’s chronic atrophic gastritis. This is the reason for Harold’s elevation change in his White blood cell count. This Inflammatory condition is affiliated with Harold’s symptoms which include: indigestion, biliousness, and heartburns…

and the highest number of cases occurs between October and March. Bacterial infections (caused by staphylococci, for instance) may also cause swelling of the trachea, also known as bacterial tracheitis. Other less common causes of croup include allergies, foreign bodies stuck in the upper trachea, inhaling irritant substances or acid regurgitating into the esophagus causing irritation of the mucous membrane and the nearby trachea. The viruses or bacteria are transmitted by touching…

Treating the Itchy Bumps on Legs Itchy Bumps can appear anywhere on the legs, whether it is on the feet or on the thigh. People who get this type of bumps often have the feeling to scratch it as it is so itchy. They are so frustrating but there is no need to worry about these bumps. These bumps are usually small and itchy, and appear and disappear more often. It is usually not advisable to scratch or burst open the bump as it will open the skin and cause unnecessary infection. Let us discuss…