Asthma

millions of those pet owners have pet allergies. Pet allergies are typically referred to as allergic rhinitis. You are not allergic to your actual pet but to the protein that is found in their saliva, urine, dead skin, and dander. This protein aggravates asthma sufferers and causes allergic reactions in others. Are There Hypoallergenic Pets? Many allergy sufferers don’t want to give up being pet owners. Unfortunately, there isn’t a 100% hypoallergenic breed of cat or dog available. There are…

Introduction Allergy shots, also known as allergen immunotherapy, is a treatment that helps reduce allergy symptoms such as: Sneezing. Itchy, watery eyes. A runny, stuffy nose. Asthma. The treatment may benefit children who are allergic to any of these substances: Grass, tree, plant, and weed pollens. Stinging insects. Animal dander. House dust mites. Molds. The treatment is not done for food allergies. During your child's allergy immunotherapy treatments, the substance your child is allergic to…

others are, “sneezing; rhinorrhea/runny nose; itchy nose, throat, and palate; itchy, watery eyes; and nasal congestion/stuffiness.” According to Cox and more, allergy immunotherapy is, “for patients with allergic diseases, including rhinitis, allergic asthma, Hymenoptera sensitivity, and atopic dermatitis.” Allergy Immunotherapy is a treatment that…

not always mean bladder cancer; often it is caused by an infection, or benign tumors, stones in the kidney or bladder, and other benign kidney. A bladder infection is often caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder. In people with weakened immune systems, yeast could also cause bladder infections. Bacteria might sometimes attach to the walls of the bladder and multiply. Most bladder infections are caused by Escherichia coli present in the large intestines. Bacteria from the stool could…

Albuterol: This medicine is used to treat patients dealing with breathing issues caused by; asthma, bronchitis, emphysema (Mayoclinic.org, 2015). The usage of this drug is mainly to help alleviate breathing problem by using the medicine to open up the bronchial air passage to allow the air to freely travel throughout the air way (Mayoclinic.org, 2015). This medication can be taken as a form of; capsule, solution, Power, aerosol power (Mayoclinic.org, 2015). Fexofenadine: Fexofenadine is a…

Neural Regulation, EC Coupling, and Second Messenger System involvement with Bronchial Smooth Muscle Contraction and Relaxation Abstract Smooth muscles in human airways have multiple pathways for excitation and contraction. Both electrical and chemical signals regulate bronchial smooth muscle excitation. Bronchial smooth muscle is innervated by parasympathetic cholinergic nerves for contractile forces and by parasympathetic noncholinergic nerves for relaxant forces. Specifically, cholinergic…

According to the American Lung Association, 23 million people have asthma, 13.6 million people have COPD, and an equal number still have not been diagnosed. Most have heard of asthma, COPD, bronchitis, and pneumonia. For some, these are very common lung issues; but have you ever heard of bronchiectasis? According to the American Lung Association, bronchiectasis is a chronic condition where the walls of the bronchi are thickened from inflammation and infection. Bronchiectasis is divided into two…

Many families in Canada and around the world live with a person who has one or more chronic condition. Chronic conditions can include illnesses such as Cancer or Diabetes; conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Crohn’s disease; and mental health issues like depression or schizophrenia. No matter what the variation is, any kind of chronic condition can have detrimental effects on families. This paper will explore the concept of chronicity within a family, focusing on the negative effects…

- Congenital Heart Defect (patent ductus arterious/pda) - Asthma - GERD – G-tube feeding - Dysphagia - Mixed receptive -expressive language disorder - Allergic to Bactrim - Palatal Talon Cusps - Bilateral Epicanthal folds Subjective findings - Prematurity - Lack maternal pre-natal care - Non- progressive /unproductive labor (delivered via C- Sec) Objective findings - Impaired development in all areas - Poor sense of balance, coordination, and motor planning - Limited endurance to gross motor…

with COPD include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and sometimes asthma which are described as chronic lower respiratory diseases. In 2011, COPD was the third leading cause of death in the U. S., with over 15 million Americans diagnosed. However, many people are undiagnosed and it is estimated that the number is much higher. Higher prevalence exist among older adults (65-74 years), current or former smokers, with a history of asthma, less than a high school education, lower income levels, and…