Allergy

Petting them can transfer the resin from their fur to you. Other treatments include vinegar compresses, cold milk compresses, bathing in Epson salts, dabbing on witch hazel, or applying a wet teabag to the affected area. If you know that you have an allergy to poison ivy, there are certain measures you can take to prevent exposure. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Learn what poison ivy looks like and avoid it. Learn what the plants are that can be used to treat it and how to use them.…

may not be easily contained through medication, alongside social awareness. There are many well-known stigmas that surround life-altering diseases such as cancer, as well as HIV. However, there are many stereotypes that surround conditions such as allergies or asthma, which are taken less seriously. I will address the latter, in a somewhat serious, yet comically story about how I found out I had asthma that is both exercise and allergen induce. It's about December of 2014 and I have come down…

The identity of the patient is secured by using the initials “JD” instead of using her full name. JD is a 67 year old cisgender female, born on January ninth, 1951. Her ethnicity is Caucasian. Catholic is her religious preference. JD identifies as heterosexual and is married. In conversation she stated she had been married 4 to 5 times. JD also stated that she was once a student at the University of Portland where she studied nursing. Her highest level of education is then some college. She…

It was when I was eleven years old that I first got to spend time with a cat. I was at a friend’s place to hang out and was informed that he had a pet. Years of watching television and the media told me that these furry beasts were the cutest things I’d laid my eyes on, and so I embarked throughout my friend’s house to find it. When I finally found it, it was everything I’d imagined. I spent more time playing with the cat that day than with my friend, and observed where it was at any given time…

Setting The school I observed was the Elementary School in Gray, Maine. This school is for Pre- kindergarten to second grade only . This particular school has only two floors. The front door has the door buzzer and on the inside is wheelchair accessible and , it has an elevator. The first and second grade are on the second floor and pre kindergarten and kindergarten are on the first floor.The classroom I observed was the kindergarten class, which had 24 children. The teacher ratio…

Adrenal Fatigue Treatment: The adrenals are small glands that sit on top of each Kidney. They are responsible for producing many hormones. One of the most important adrenal hormones is cortisol. “Adrenal Fatigue” is a controversial condition. Doctors are taught in medical school that the adrenals are either fully functioning, or not functioning at all, which is a disorder known as Addison’s disease. An increasing number of doctors are however forming the opinion that there is an intermediate…

HOPI This is a 45-year-old male with PMH of GERD and hernia repaired, who presented with ABD pain that started 5 hours ago. He had a large burger and fries last night and was not able to sleep d/t ABD pain. The pain is located in the RUQ and right shoulder or scapula. He rates the pain as 7/10. He describes the pain as a “constant and severe”, with associated symptoms of nausea, chills, and vomiting. He has vomited twice, which provided him some relief. He thinks the emesis was consist of…

II. Introduction To formulate an efficient standard scheduling process model aimed to reduce the rate of no show and same day cancellation of appointments within the outpatient clinics of Northwestern Medicine’s Department of Medicine Medical Specialty Divisions, it is essential to conduct an appropriate literature review to identify root causes and understand the improvement processes of a scheduling model. As outpatient scheduling is an integral part of the operational efficiencies of a…

world since 1998s, it is increasingly playing a significant role in the society. Environmental organizations wish to curb the production of GM crops just because of the generation of new germ, imbalance of ecological equilibrium, intoxication or allergy of human being and diminution of the vital ingredients in food. People advocating against that it is capable of saving people from hunger, developing environment, obtaining needed nutrient elements and improving living standard. One of the…

common symptom of asthma is wheezing. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, chronic coughing, chest tightness, and trouble sleeping at night usually due to symptoms. The cause of asthma is unknown, but it can be from genetic predisposition, allergies, environment, and respiratory infections. Environmental factors include allergens such as house dust mites, pet dander, pollens, molds, tobacco smoke, chemical irritants, and air pollution. The…