Tuberculosis is a very serious infection which affects the lungs and other parts of the body such as kidneys and bones joints. The lungs are the cone-shaped spongy like organs that are located in the chest cavity and make up most of the lower respiratory tract. Their most important function is to assist oxygen from the air that we breathe to enter the red blood cells in the blood. These red blood cells then carry the oxygen around the body to be used by other cells that are found in the entire…
Many homeowners might wonder if they need downspouts on their home. The main advantage of downspouts is that they prevent damage to the interior of your home. Even if your home has downspouts, it is not unusual for a home to have missing or damaged downspouts because of storms, especially here in GA. If you have any questions, it is always best to have a professional inspect your roofing in Newnan. Why You Should Install Downspouts Without downspouts on your home, water can drip into your…
.Diseases of the Diaphragm Ultrasound examination of the diaphragm is difficult and, under normal conditions, is made through the abdomen. For this reason the left diaphragm is more difficult to assess, because the stomach, containing air, prevents the transmission of the ultrasound beam Diaphragm defects, either congenital, traumatic or hernias, are difficult ultrasound evaluation.Viewing is enhanced when associated with pleural effusion, since the fluid acts as an acoustic window…
Also known as a whooping cough, Pertussis is a respiratory disease that is also contagious and is caused due to Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium. This disease is characterized by a prolonged paroxysmal cough and is also accompanied with by rispiratory whoop. The severity of the disease varies with the history and age of the previous vaccination or exposure. The symptoms also vary in infants and the adults. Before the vaccination era, the whooping cough was a common childhood disease that was…
The O’Donnell family is concerned that if they start a family, they may have a child with albinism. Albinism is a hereditary disorder, usually transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait, in which there is partial or total absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes (oculocutaneous albinism) or in the eyes alone (ocular albinism), caused by defective or absent function of the enzyme tyrosinase. The most common form of albinism is known as oculocutaneous albinism. In more severe cases, the…
Introduction: study background Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a condition affecting newborns, particularly ones born prematurely. RDS is characterized by trouble associated with fast and shallow breathing, increased heart rate, bluish color of the skin caused by hypoxia, brief stops in breathing and other symptoms. The progress of this breathing disorder may eventually lead to ventilator failure (Speer, 2011). Generally accepted view is that RDS is partially caused by inability…
Smoking and its effect on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Elizabeth Thoms BIOL 2458, Brijesh Bridge, 10/11/15 Breathing should not be a difficult process, it is something that we do not even have to think about doing, it happens naturally and this should be the way it always is but unfortunately, for some people, this is not the case. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, better known as COPD is a disease of the lungs where air flow is reduced in the airways making it very difficult to…
There are seven types of psoriasis, the most common being Plaque Psoriasis, or psoriasis vulgaris, which is identified as raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. These patches may itch and burn. This kind of psoriasis can appear anywhere on your body. There is also Pustular Psoriasis which is more uncommon and mostly appears in adults. It is characterized by pus-filled bumps surrounded by inflamed, red skin. Erythrodermic Psoriasis is the least common, but it's very…
Antihistamine: Mechanism of action and classes Antihistamines are antagonist or inverse agonist of histamine receptors(HRs) which can help manage the symptoms associated with allergies. This research report aims to explore the mechanism of action and the classes of antihistamines. The report also attempts to answer the hypothesis that increased antihistamine levels will affect the immune function and the allergic response. Antihistamines counteract the action of histamines by binding to HRs…
Recommendations In order to reduce or prevent indoor air quality problems with mold and mildew it is imperative to identify and eliminate sources of moisture. Areas of mold germination and growth at the library should be sought out, assessed, and appropriately removed to decrease the negative health effects of mold contamination. Effective cleaning techniques should be used to remove mold off hard surfaces with appropriate sanitation products and methods for cleanup. Recommendations regarding…