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There are many theories that explain the damage that happens in DOMS at the cellular level. The most known explanation is the accumulation of lactic acid, but this was rejected because it was shown to be unrelated to DOMS. There is the muscle spasm theory that indicates that resting activation of the muscles caused spasm that compressed the vessels, hindering blood flow and increased the sensation of pain. The connective tissue states that there is a predominance of type II fibers that increase…

Poison ivy is a condition in which the skin has an allergic reactions caused by a substance called "urushiol" resin on leaves, stems, and roots of Ivy. Ivy is a type of shrub that can cause severe skin irritations (contact dermatitis). The Poison Ivy affected skin may become dry, red, or burnt. When trees are burned, the smoke from the burning results can affect your lungs. The best way to avoid Poison Ivy is by way of avoiding such plants. Learn to identify trees of ivy and avoid contact as…

Week Five – Discussion - Isabel Miranda Great posting, clear explanation and well organized. Just one important factor I found some ex-smoker patient believes that the moment they stopped smoking, there is no more risk of any lung disease. However, they forgot that the damage to the lungs by smoking cannot be repaired. As you well mentioned “not every person whom smokes acquires emphysema”, however when the person smokes, the first contact is a mix of gases around the eyes, nose and throat.…

Drug Rash Skin reactions can be caused by several different drugs. Allergy to the medicine can cause itching, hives, and other rashes. Sun exposure causes a red rash with some medicines. Mononucleosis virus can cause a similar red rash when you are taking antibiotics. Sometimes, the rash may be accompanied by pain. The drug rash may happen with new drugs or with medicines that you have been taking for a while. The rash cannot be spread from person to person. In most cases, the symptoms of a…

Reference: Kummer, A. W. (2011). Disorders of resonance and airflow secondary to cleft palate and/or velopharyngeal dysfunction. Seminars in Speech and Language, 17;32;(2), 141-149. doi:10.1055/s-0031-1277716 − The article stated incidences of hyponasality in both cleft and non-cleft populations. Common causes of hyponasality include swelling of the nasal passages secondary to allergic rhinitis or the common cold, adenoid hypertrophy, nasopharyngeal polyps, or even hypertrophic tonsils that…

It’s imperative for nurses to continuously assess and work alongside professionals to establish a plan of action that targets the client’s priority problems. The schemes behind a care plan “is to identify client strengths and potential or actual health problems or needs, and to develop specific nursing interventions to achieve mutually agreed-upon outcomes ” (Kozier et al., 2014, p.455). The intent of this analysis will centralize on instituting a specific plan of action on a 13month toddler…

3 Times To Call Your Child's Pediatrician If you have small kids then you know how common it is for them to have fevers and get sick. Kids seem to pass around the latest bugs at school and daycare centers, so being sick isn't that unusual. However, as a parent, it's good to know when you need to take your sick child to the pediatrician. Here are some suggestions on when it's good to call your child's doctor for advice. When Your Child Has Trouble Breathing Colds usually clear up on their own,…

The inflammation process occurs as a reaction to the cells resulting from injury. The mediators of the tissue injury resulted in capillary dilation, which increased blood flow and permeability resulting in leaking of fluid. The site of injury increased leukocytes that resulted in white cells to migrate to the affected areas, thus producing a systemic response of fever (Effects of burn injury, 2010). The thermal injury was localized to the skin and systemic response to the area, resulting in a…

Cellulitis is an inflammatory condition of the skin and fat tissue (subcutaneous tissue). Cellulitis can occur on any part of the body, but there are more reported cases in the lower limbs. Cellulitis is caused by bacteria. The two most common bacteria that causes cellulitis are streptococci and staphylococci and normally found on the surface of the surface of the skin. The bacteria causing cellulitis has to have a route of entering into the skin which is normally caused by a break in the skin…

Seborrheic Dermatitis Overview- The seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disease that mainly affects the scalp, causing itching, flaking, redness and persistent dandruff. In infants seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is known as cradle cap. The disease can also affect the face, chest, back and other parts of the body where the concentration of sebaceous glands is greater. Seborrheic dermatitis has no effect on the patient's state of health, but it can make him uncomfortable and embarrassing…