Asthma

The problems that were identified in Mr. Elliot were his runny nose, cough, head, and chest congestion, frequent nose bleeds and multiple bruises to his arms and legs. He also had an elevated blood pressure of 180/90, chronic atrial fibrillation, elevated INR of 4.8, and elevated digoxin level 3.8. Mr. Elliot has chronic atrial fibrillation and is being treated with Warfarin. Warfarin is a Vitamin K antagonist, a blood thinner that is used to treat and reduce the chance of blood clots forming,…

Alumina Dandruff is a state of hair scalp form that causes peeling white or yellow scales. It is also clinically phrased as seborrhea dermatitis of the mysterious cause. Greasy skin is frequently connected with this trouble. A lot of people have this setback which is distinct by burning and excessive peeling of the scalp. It is not infectious, infrequently serious and it can frequently be restricted. A homeopathic treatment for dandruff may be fruitful to combat this problem • Causes of…

16. Reduces inflammation Studies show that inflammation in the body is one of the main causes of illness and disease. Inflammation can impair the work of the immune system, and put stress on the other organs and tissues in the body. Acupuncture can help to: • Strengthen the immune system • Reduce heart function • Improve digestion • Reduce stress in the tissues and muscles • Reduce swelling and pain in the joints 17. Assists with arthritis Arthritis is one of the most common causes of pain…

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy assists in wound healing by stimulating the blood vessels to dissolve more oxygen throughout the body from the increased administration of oxygen pressure. During this process, bacteria decreases, stem cells and growth factors increases, which promotes rapid wound healing. Side Effect Definition/Describe A. Pneumothorax: Pneumothorax is defined as a collapsed lung due to the presence of gas or air…

Whooping Cough/ Pertussis Most Prevalent Whooping Cough is most prevalent in babies younger than 6 months old or kids that are 11-18 years old. It is most prevalent in these age groups because babies younger than 6 months don’t have the immunizations yet, and kids 11-18 immunization has started to fade. Description Whooping cough is an infection of the respiratory system caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough causes severe, highly contagious, coughing spells, which…

Makeup isn't really bad for the skin but it can clog the pores from time to time especially when you don't clean your face afterwards. This can lead to breakouts in those who have sensitive skin which can lead to redness, irritation, and rashes from time to time. Also, makeup particles can block the pores and everything that are inside such as sweat, oil, and dirt just to name a few which can make your sensitive skin even worse. This can leave you worried on the state of your skin when it comes…

When allergy season hits, it also affects the canine breed to various different ways. A Veterinarian visit can alleviate the symptoms with an allergy shot, but there are also natural ways to help relieve the symptoms. Treating a Dog with Seasonal Allergies The two most common forms of allergies pets may experience are food allergies and environmental allergies. As a general rule of thumb, seasonal allergies are situated within the “environmental” category of allergies. Allergies of any type…

Reasons to get Allergy Testing Hypersensitivity reactions can really get very serious at times. There are various substances that incite an allergic response. Some are pertaining to a season and others to some food items. Be it any type of allergy, getting tested for the same is a must. Allergy testing may be on the skin or on blood. Some of the important reasons for getting yourself tested for such allergies are described below. 1. Handling the allergy becomes easy. Once you have got the…

Otitis media (OM) is any inflammation of the middle ear and is very common in children. Acute otitis media is the rapid onset of OM with one of more of the following symptoms: otalgia, otorrhea, headache, fever, irritability, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea (Waseem, 2015). Otitis media with effusion normally occurs after an episode of acute otitis media. Patients may complain of hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and otalgia. Chronic suppurative otitis media is a persistant infection…

The Aminata muscaria is a very toxic plant to dogs and cats. If ingested, dogs can result in acute gastrointestinal distress that precedes a potentially life-threatening central neurologic syndrome characterized by seizures, tremors, and somnolence (Rossmeisl, Jr.,Blodgett, Jones, Higgins, Ellis, 2006). In a case study three dogs were presented with the toxic mushroom Amanita muscaria that developed respiratory arrest. Of the three dogs, one was euthanized and the remaining two recovered fully…