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such as Albuterol quickly subside the feeling of chest constriction, expiratory wheezing, dyspnea, and accessory muscle use. The common side effects include headache, rapid heart rate, back and body aches. For chronic sufferers, a long-acting beta agonists and inhaled corticosteroids, such as Pulmicort should be introduced (Brashers, 2012). Impact of Asthma Drugs on Adults and Children Adults The long-term use of anti-inflammatory and corticosteroids may worsen asthma in some patients. A…

remission rate of about 80 to 85 percent while remission rates of macro-adenomas are less at around fifty to 65 percent. Medications are used when surgery is unable to cure Acromegaly. There are three classes of medications or agonists that treat Acromegaly. An Agonist is a drug that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by the cell, mimicking the action of a naturally occurring substance. The Somatostatin receptor ligands (SRLS), such as octreotide, lanreotide, and…

egional anesthesia is generally preferred over general anesthesia in the US. The merits of regional anesthesia are many. Regional anesthesia provides optimal surgical conditions and analgesia extending into the postoperative period. The motor block achieved by spinal anesthesia is unsurpassed by any other technique. The modest reduction in arterial blood pressure contributes to reduced surgical blood loss. Regional analgesia may also result in reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting, less…

Several hypotheses have been put forward to explain the causes of depression. One of them being the so-called zinc dyshomeostasis hypothesis. Both clinical and preclinical studies show unequivocally that dietary zinc deficiency is a risk factor for depression. The increasing numbers of clinical reports in this area clearly indicate that reduced serum zinc level may be a marker of depressive disorders. Zinc supplementation has also been shown to positively reverse the symptoms of depression. The…

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…

Tetrahydrozoline is an alpha agonist and acts by constriction of blood vessels. Jones DG et al, have clearly identified and reported that it resulted symptomatic sinoatrial node arrest because of ingestion by a 16 year boy of quantity less than 15 ml of 0.05% tetrahydrozoline [39]. Matthew…

Phineas Gage “was a construction crew worker who was very serious, industrious and energetic when it came to his work ethic” (Carlson, 2014, p. 250). After his accident “he became childish, irresponsible, thoughtless of others, had temper outburst and was unable to make or carry out plans” (Carlson, 2014, p. 250). Because of this dramatic change in behavior, “people said that it looked as if Dr. Jekyll had become Mr. Hyde” (Carlson, 2014, p. 250). “Damage to the vmPFC causes serious and often…

Stage five, limiting agonist muscle and allowing the antagonist muscle to work, for example using the triceps instead of the bicep. Stage six, is the overlap of motor development, checking to see if your client can do all motor development skills or how many they can do at once…

Parkinson's disease, also abbreviated as “PD”, is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects a person's nervous system, making them have trouble moving. A human has certain kinds of nerve cells in the brain called dopamine, these cells transmit and send signals to the brain allowing a person to control their movement. When these cells start breaking down and having problems, they cause a person to lose their control of movement, due to the lack of dopamine. PD is not a communicable disease – it…

The extensor halluces longus (synergist) originates as a muscle in the middle section of the fibula and adjacent interosseous membrane and ends as a tendon is inserted at the dorsal base of the distal phalanx of the big toe. It is the prime mover in dorsiflexion of the big toe and assists in dorsiflexion of the foot. The extensor digitorum longus (synergist) originates in the lateral area of the tibia, proximal two-thirds of the medial surface of the fibula and adjacent interosseous membrane. It…